The Latest Breaking News from Sadiq Khan

Cap rent rises in England and Wales, Labour-commissioned report says

Exclusive: Report recommends ‘double lock’ for those renewing their tenancies

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

Susan Hall claims Sadiq Khan 'grossly underperformed' in mayoral election

Ms Hall said the ‘unashamedly conservative values’ she espoused ‘perform well at the ballot box’, as she urged her party to keep championing them

Evening Standard · May 13, 2024

Why are Boris buses disappearing from London's streets?

The red double-deckers were introduced 12 years ago by then mayor Boris Johnson

Evening Standard · May 13, 2024

What should Labour learn from Sadiq Khan? Take a stand – and don’t back down

The capital’s mayor stood his ground on principled, progressive policies – and won, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Sadiq Khan unveils £14.5m violence reduction package in first post-election announcement

The mayor was challenged on his record on crime during his re-election campaign, as critics pointed to recent increases in knife and gun offences

Evening Standard · May 10, 2024

London-style junk food advert bans rolled out across UK under Labour, suggests shadow minister

A ban on junk food advertising across London's entire public transport network came into force in 2019

Evening Standard · May 9, 2024

Politicians should stop trying to be trendy and 'champion local makers', says fashion designer Patrick Grant

Sadiq Khan is sporting a 'Robin Hood' suit and Rishi Sunak is wearing Adidas Sambas

Evening Standard · May 9, 2024

'Progress at last' - Sadiq Khan welcomes reports Government could pay for £1bn Euston HS2 tunnel

Rishi Sunak had pledged last year that the cost of the 4.5-mile tunnel would be covered by the private sector

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

Ex-City Hall Tories say 'negative campaign' was partly to blame for Sadiq Khan's victory

One former Tory assembly member said the party could face “a nationwide extinction level event” if it does not learn lessons from the mayoral race

Evening Standard · May 7, 2024

Labour must win back voters’ trust over Gaza, say Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan

Shadow chancellor and London mayor admit party’s local election losses were linked to its response to Middle East conflict

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024