OPINION - Has Sadiq Khan lost the suburbs?: The Leader podcast A YouGov poll of 1,000 Londoners suggests that Sadiq Khan’s popularity is languishing in the suburbs, with a negative rating of -24. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
OPINION - Sadiq Khan has lost the suburbs – it probably doesn’t matter Meet the next Mayor of Outer London: Susan Hall. While Sadiq Khan languishes with a net favourability of -24 in the suburban boroughs, the Tory candidate enjoys a score of +4. That is landslide territory. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Inner or outer? Support for Sadiq Khan depends on where you live in London London leans Labour. Even in 2019, burdened by Brexit fatigue and the calamitous leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the party secured 49 of the capital’s 73 seats. But when it comes to mayoral contests, it is very much a tale of two cities. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
OPINION - Sadiq Khan faces tighter race than Labour do nationally Outer London boroughs look to be where the 2024 mayoral election will be won or lost Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
Sadiq Khan’s popularity languishing in outer London a week before Ulez expansion Mayor is viewed unfavourably by 52% of voters as he expands £12.50-a-day Ulez charge – but his Tory rival remains an ‘unknown figure’ to most Londoners Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
Deputy mayor: Ulez scrappage scheme is big enough to help every Londoner who applies The Ulez will expand to cover all of Greater London on Tuesday next week (August 29) Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023
Deputy London mayor accused over Ulez emails pulls out of media appearance Shirley Rodrigues was due to answer journalists’ questions on Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Tank rides through London and dodges ULEZ with simple loophole Driving a tank is one way of avoiding the Ultra Low Emission Zone Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023
Sadiq Khan to expand campaign aimed at helping older Londoners claim pension cash The campaign has so far helped older Londoners save a total of £8.4m Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023
Sadiq Khan’s office under fire for suggesting white families ‘don’t represent real Londoners’ The Labour London mayor was criticised over the message, which appeared as part of a guide to his brand The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Sadiq Khan accused of trying to ‘squash’ scientific ‘dissent’ over Ulez The Labour mayor’s deputy called on an academic funded by City Hall to rebut studies that questioned Ulez effectiveness. The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023
Sadiq Khan’s office under fire for suggesting white families ‘don’t represent real Londoners’ The Labour London mayor was criticised over the message, which appeared as part of a guide to his brand The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023
Ulez protest featuring tractors and three-wheel car brings traffic to standstill The rally in Orpington was targeted at the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone to all parts of London. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
More than 380 ULEZ camera attacks in London amid backlash against low emission scheme Police confirmed 387 ULEZ cameras have been damaged, stolen or obscured in London as ‘Blade Runner’ activists wage war on the eco-scheme that aims to reduce emissions The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Sadiq Khan hits back at Lee Anderson after ‘Dick Turpin’ jibe Senior Tory accuses mayor of being ‘modern day highwayman’, amid anger over Ulez and Blackwall Tunnel charge
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Vandalism of Ulez cameras ‘will not stop’ expansion, says Transport for London The Metropolitan Police said it had recorded 288 crimes relating to the cameras as of August 1.
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023 Poll: One in three London homeowners think they will struggle with mortgage costs in next six months Mayor Sadiq Khan said the polling further proved the need for Government intervention
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Church of England ‘fine’ with morning services accommodating Lionesses London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Victoria Park would play host to a free public screening on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Motorcyclists to protest against ‘cash grab’ Ulez expansion Riders will gather at six locations around London before descending on Surrey’s Box Hill on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023 Havering Council considering a ‘North/South Tram’ concept to improve transport links The authority said it was also considering other forms of light rail, or possibly a ‘rapid bus’
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Driver anger as Blackwall Tunnel users face toll on top of Ulez charges Motorists angry about Ulez charges hit out at mayor over plans for toll charge
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Sadiq Khan urges county councils to let TfL erect Ulez signs A spokeswoman for Mr Khan urged Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire councils to ‘do what’s best for their residents and drivers’.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 What is the difference between London’s ULEZ and LEZ? TfL welcomes greater fall of NO2 levels than previously anticipated
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 Rail commuters face £300 hike in the cost of annual travel in and out of London Rail commuters face an average £300 hike in the cost of annual travel in and out of London despite a Government pledge to cap next year’s fare increases, passenger groups warned on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023 Row after just three affordable homes started in London last quarter Criticism against the mayor was branded “utter nonsense” by a source close to Mr Khan, who said it had been impossible to start new affordable homes due to Government delays