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Sadiq Khan to warn of dangers of ‘anti-London populism’

Sadiq Khan will on Monday night warn of the dangers of “anti-London populism” and highlight the Elizabeth line as a great example of how investing in the capital helps other parts of the UK.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2022

Andy Burnham is a prime Labour leader candidate, but also a mayor. That’s a problem

Piecemeal devolution and a mess of Westminster rules are creating barriers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

More than 1m trips made on central section of Elizabeth line

Newly completed Crossrail project has also seen more than 2m journeys across the entire network, Transport for London says

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

UK police chief defends decision-making over 'partygate' fines

The acting head of London's Metropolitan Police on Thursday defended his investigation into COVID-19 lockdown-busting parties at the heart of government, responding to earlier criticism from the British capital's Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Battersea Park funfair disaster: Sadiq Khan pledges memorial 50 years on

The Mayor said he would ‘ring up’ the leader of Wandsworth Council and ‘explain to him the difference having a memorial makes to the survivors’

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

Boys in blue battle for the top job at the Met

The shortlist is narrowing, but with accusations of institutional racism, homophobia and misogyny, is the Commissioner’s job a poisoned chalice, asks Anthony France

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

Almost 4,000 Londoners fined for refusing to wear mask on TfL services

7,283 people were stopped by enforcement officers for not wearing a mask.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2022

Almost 4,000 fined for breaking mask rules on London transport

TfL prevented 7,283 people from travelling during 11 months of coronavirus restrictions on network

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Almost 4,000 fines handed out to maskless passengers on London transport

The data applies too the period between February 24 2021 and January 27 2022.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

No.10 staff were stunned Boris Johnson denied he knew about rule-breaking parties

Downing Street staff revealed they watched in disbelief as Boris Johnson repeatedly told the House of Commons he had been unaware of the rules-busting gatherings during Covid lockdowns

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2022