London has the worst toxic air hotspots as Ella’s mother calls for change London is still suffering from the worst fatality rate from air pollution in England, data shows Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
What is Ulez and how has if affected air pollution? The Mayor has called Ulez "the most effective way to cut toxic air" Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Why are the Tories being slow choosing their candidate for mayor? Last time Shaun Bailey was chosen more than 18 months before the vote Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Labour MPs pile pressure on Sadiq Khan to delay expansion of ultra low emission zone Three London Labour MPs have added to pressure on Sadiq Khan to delay the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to the Greater London boundary. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
More 20mph speed limits to come in London, as data shows fewer collisions Transport for London plans to introduce 20mph limits on 137 miles of its own roads by 2024 Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023
‘Our drug laws are killing people’, says Greens London mayoral candidate as she outlines priorities Green Party candidate Zoë Garbett is the first challenger to Sadiq Khan to have been revealed so far Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023
Ulez expansion: Sadiq Khan promises not to ‘move the goalposts’ after zone reaches Greater London boundary Council leaders feared emission rules could change to catch more drivers Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023
Green Party reveals its 2024 London mayoral candidate Hackney councillor Zoë Garbett is set to take on Sadiq Khan at the next mayoral election Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023
Ulez expansion results in 60% reduction in ‘dirty’ cars in inner London Sadiq Khan says findings deliver “game, set and match” boost to extend Ulez to Greater London boundary Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023
Ultra low emissions zone expansion cut London pollutants by up to 26% – study Findings of lower diesel and PM2.5 emissions may fortify mayor as he extends scheme across whole city The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
Ulez extension rebellion extends to Home Counties as councils refuse signs Councils surrounding the capital have refused to sign an agreement allowing TfL to install street signs and cameras warning drivers they are approaching the clean air zone Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Sadiq Khan will not intervene in Chinese ‘super embassy’ plans for east London China’s controversial bid to build its new embassy was previously blocked by Tower Hamlets and must now go to central Government for a decision Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Fewest charge points for e-cars in boroughs fighting Ulez rollout Outer London boroughs opposing the expansion of the ultra low emission zone were on Thursday accused of doing little to encourage residents to take up cleaner forms of transport. Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Havering becomes latest London borough to formally refuse Ulez expansion The council said many of its residents are worried about the plan pushing up their cost of living Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 Wood burners in effect banned in new and refurbished homes in London Planning guidance from mayor sets air pollution limits that would not be met with solid fuel burners installed
Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023 Loose Women's Carol tells London Mayor Sadiq Khan to 'shut up' in vicious sweary rant Loose Women's Carol McGiffin didn't hold back when she slammed London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Twitter when he complained about BP's 'unacceptable' tax break
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023 “Awful… ineptitude” — what went wrong with the Mayor’s solar power scheme? The Solar Together scheme was meant to kickstart the capital’s switch to solar power but instead has been beset by delays, leaving many out of pocket and trying to escape the situation. By Anthony France
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 ‘There are myths that need busting’: Sadiq Khan urges minority ethnic Londoners to donate blood The Mayor said he hoped to set an example by donating blood himself
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 Sadiq Khan urges BAME Londoners to donate blood London mayor Sadiq Khan has urged black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people to donate blood, to boost supplies for lifesaving treatments.Mr Khan gave blood himself at City Hall on Tuesday morning in a bid to set to an example for BAME people, who come forward to donate in disproportionately…
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 Bankrupt Croydon council to increase council tax by record 15% Bankrupt Croydon Council has been given special permission by the government to increase council tax by a “staggering” record amount.
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 Ulez expansion forces choice between heating and eating or getting around, mayor warned Bromley and Harrow councils argue against the planned anti-pollution levy, saying it’s the wrong time to hit Londoners’ wallets
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Mayor of London acts to help rough sleepers as temperatures plunge The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol ensures councils and charities across London open emergency accommodation for homeless people.
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023 Ulez critic whose son has breathing difficulties hits back at Sadiq Khan’s ‘Tories don’t care’ claims A Tory politician has hit back at claims from Sadiq Khan that opponents of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) “do not care” about the impact of toxic air on children.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Sadiq Khan urges councils to drop opposition to Ulez expansion The capital’s mayor wrote to the leaders of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon councils.
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023 Sadiq Khan warns Tory boroughs against challenging Ulez expansion Sadiq Khan on Monday warned Tory boroughs seeking to block the expansion of the ultra low emission zone that they faced defeat at the High Court.