24 September 2026

The London Eye’s permanent future

After years of temporary extensions, the Eye now has permanent status.

The London Eye

The London Eye has permanent status in Waterloo and South Bank, after years of temporary extensions.

It is one of the landmarks people come here for, and it supports tourism, local businesses and jobs. I backed a permanent future for it because that uncertainty was bad for the workforce and for the businesses around it.

The decision gives more certainty. The work now is to keep the benefit of a major attraction in balance with the people who live next to it.