THE MP for Hendon believes a 24-hour tube will be “tremendously positive” for people travelling late at night.

Matthew Offord has welcomed Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s announcement of a night tube, which will launch on the Central and Victoria lines on August 19.

The service will run all night on Fridays and Saturdays and the Piccadilly, Jubilee and Northern lines will follow later in the autumn.

The Northern line between High Barnet and East Finchley will run for 24-hours.

The plans were due to start last September but were delayed after union members went on strike over the service, along with issues about their pay and conditions.

Mr Offord said the tube will provide a good link for commuters who wish to travel to the capital from Barnet.

He said: “I am glad that the London Underground is finally catching up with the ever-changing dynamics of London.

“The Northern line runs into the heart of Barnet and its impact will be tremendously positive for the borough’s late night commuters and those who wish to enjoy the capital’s 24 hour economy.”

Mr Khan announced yesterday the tube had been a priority for him since becoming mayor, in order to improve the number of delays.

He said: "The Night Tube is absolutely vital to my plans to support and grow London's night time economy - creating more jobs and opportunities for all Londoners.

“The constant delays under the previous Mayor let Londoners down badly.

“I have made getting the Night Tube up and running a priority, and London Underground has now confirmed that services on the first two lines will launch on August 19.”