Campaign group seeks to appeal against Wimbledon expansion ruling Save Wimbledon Park lost its High Court challenge against the decision to approve the expansion plans last month. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
It’s 25 years since London got a mayor – and our polling reveals discontent In 1998, British prime minister Tony Blair was bullish about his government’s vision for local democracy in London. A city-wide referendum had just firmly endorsed New Labour’s plan to give London a mayor. Though only a third of the electorate turned out, 72% of them were in favour – much… The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025
What went on in London this week: Topshop's lukewarm revival and Austin Butler's biggest fan Nostalgia is made of polyester now Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Police officers 'fear being attacked, sexually assaulted or trampled' at Notting Hill Carnival Metropolitan Police Federation raises concerns about being ‘at the mercy of the crowd’ — after 61 assaults on officers were recorded over just two days at last year’s event Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Sadiq Khan calls for joint action to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in the capital London Fire Brigade (LFB) has responded to 64 wildfires already this year, compared to just 19 in the entire summer of 2020 Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
OPINION - Who's to blame for London's housing crisis? Labour of course London is at an historic low. Under Sadiq Khan, housebuilding in our capital has collapsed to its lowest level since 2009, a truly staggering failure. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Councillors who revoke 20mph limits and LTNs risk being held liable for road deaths Letters: Robert Huxford reminds local authorities of their duty of care, while Daniel Scharf calls for a lower national speed limit, Shirley Pritchard would like more speed cameras to be installed and Andrew Morgan is a reluctant pedestrian The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Labour 2-0 down but has time to turn things around, says Sadiq Khan London mayor says party supporters would be ‘delusional’ if they did not recognise difficulties party has had The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Labour needs to ‘pick things up’ after a ‘tough’ first year, says Sadiq Khan – as it happened London mayor says he has ‘confidence we will turn it round’ as he addresses audience at Edinburgh fringe The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Labour needs to ‘pick things up’ after ‘tough’ first year in power, Khan says London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said his party had had a ‘tough first year’ in charge at Westminster after winning the 2024 general election. Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025
Mayor Khan says Sturgeon ‘knew her stuff’ but says SNP have ‘hoarded power’ Sir Sadiq Khan spoke about his dealings with Nicola Sturgeon as he appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Sunday. Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says Donald Trump is ‘not a force for good’ Trump previously called the London mayor ‘a nasty person’ The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Donald Trump is ‘not a force for good’ London Mayor says Sir Sadiq Khan spoke out on his views on the US President as he appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Sunday. Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 There’s an app for businesses to promote ‘freebies’. But you’ll need to be a model or have thousands of followers US LIFESTYLE: Models and influencers don’t pay for their matchas and exercise classes like plebs — they use apps to find which businesses will give them free stuff, explains Brittany Miller
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 Cara Delevingne and Sadiq Khan turn out for the return of Topshop The Noughties cult fashion brand has marked its return to the high street with a public runway in London.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025 Broadcaster Selina Scott says she blames Sadiq Khan for her mugging The 74-year-old received an apology from the head of the Metropolitan Police and says she blames the mayor of London.
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Row breaks out as Sadiq Khan says knife crime has fallen in London London mayor says ‘still a long way to go’ as he highlights fall in crime in recent figures - but critics target long term trend of a rise in knife offences in London
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Notting Hill Carnival should be ticketed to avoid Hillsborough-scale disaster, Tories say Cost of policing annual event is almost £12m, and rising safety concerns mean it should be overhauled, report warns
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025 Disabled Londoners being failed by 'chronic' shortage of accessible housing, Sadiq Khan warned Lack of homes for people with access needs to live independently has led to ‘deeply distressing’ conditions, according to chair of London Assembly housing committee
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 OPINION - Do we need local police stations? As an MP who was attacked in my own home, I say yes The Met recently announced plans to close almost half the police station front counters in London. As someone whose life was saved by the speedy response of local officers, the news that Wimbledon is one of those stations is a huge concern - both for the safety of my constituents…
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 Sadiq Khan claims London house-building success but critics say it's 'smoke and mirrors' Critics have said that Sir Sadiq Khan is proud of meeting an eigth of his target
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025 Protesters stage sit-in demo at Clockwork Orange estate over gentrification and 'art washing' Protesters have occupied Thamesmead's Lakeside Centre, in a fight against gentrification and art washing
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 Gen Z Shift, High Costs Force UK Nightclubs To Reinvent Is the party over? The capital remains an "exciting" city, 25-year-old Carys Bromley who recently moved to London from the island of Guernsey, told AFP. "There's a lot of parties, clubs, and a big nightlife.