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Sadiq Khan speaks of ‘epidemic of violence against women and girls’

The Mayor of London was meeting with community leaders in Croydon following the death of Elianne Andam on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Revealed: how Silvertown tunnel could be transformed into Thames crossing for cyclists and pedestrians

A radical transformation of the Silvertown tunnel that would turn it into a “car-free crossing” was proposed on Friday.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak says he won’t be ‘rushed’ into HS2 decision as critics’ anger grows

PM denies high-speed rows are derailing the Tory conference in Manchester

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Tube strikes to cause ‘severe disruption’ across network next week, TfL warns

Transport for London says most lines will be ‘severely affected’ by the RMT walkouts next Wednesday and Friday

Evening Standard

OPINION - Even Susan Hall is a generic Conservative candidate

Susan Hall is sui generis. Whether it is tweets endorsing Donald Trump or calling reality TV star Gemma Collins a “stupid fat blonde woman”, the Conservative candidate for Mayor has her own way of ingratiating herself with an electorate that, by the standards of British politics, skews left and liberal.

Evening Standard

Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2

Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts.

The Independent UK

Susan Hall shrugs off liking Enoch Powell tweet saying offence ‘wasn’t intended’

The Tory London mayoral candidate said she ‘can’t remember’ supporting a tweet with Islamophobic undertones about rival Sadiq Khan.

The Independent UK

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London mayoral race: I don’t feel safe walking home at night, says Tory candidate Susan Hall

Poll puts Conservative only three points behind Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard

Labour mayors urge Sunak not to scrap, delay or scale back HS2

Regional leaders express dismay at prospect of ditching high-speed rail project’s northern leg

The Guardian - UK

Five Labour mayors join forces to derail Sunak’s plan to axe HS2

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham among local leaders in talks with transport chiefs

The Independent UK

Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Rishi Sunak to stay on track with HS2

Sadiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory

Evening Standard

Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Sunak to stay on track with HS2

Mayor of London Saqiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory.

The Independent UK

HS2: Five Labour mayors to demand PM keeps project on track

On Tuesday, Home Office minister Chris Philp said Mr Sunak was reviewing how the cost of HS2 could be ‘controlled’.

The Independent UK

Blackwall tunnel tolls will definitely be imposed in 2025, says Sadiq Khan

Mayor insists ‘there is nothing sudden’ about the 2025 toll

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‘Don’t bank on getting your London weighting if you’re miles away from the office’

London minister Paul Scully leads calls for switch away from working from home - warning a failure to do so may risk the capital losing jobs

The Independent UK

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England

The Independent UK

Shapps says HS2 cannot have ‘open-ended cheque’ as Sunak set to wield axe

The leg of HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester is in doubt because of spiralling costs.

The Independent UK

Sunak set to cut off HS2’s northern leg as costs spiral – reports

Rishi Sunak has publicly refused to guarantee the high-speed line will go to Manchester and is reportedly set to wield the axe.

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Grant Shapps hints at change to HS2 plans amid £8bn cost shock

Defence secretary says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to finance scheme if cost soars

The Independent UK

Tory big beasts turn on Rishi Sunak’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2

David Cameron, Boris Johnson and the government’s own infrastructure tsar join outcry against ‘tragedy’ of cancelling Birmingham to Manchester rail line – first revealed in The Independent

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak pushes to axe northern HS2 rail line ahead of Tory conference

Sources say the PM wants to scrap the project’s section o Manchester before the party’s annual gathering in the city next weekend

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan’s ally expected to face re-selection battle after losing votes

Dr Onkar Sahota is understood to be facing a backlash from some in his party over Ulez

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out breaking up Met Police if reforms fail

The mayor said the new London Policing Board would help hold the force to account

The Guardian - UK

Populism has polluted the fight for clean air

Letter: The backlash faced by Sadiq Khan in response to novel and brave measures is absurd, says Nancy Collins

Evening Standard

Car drivers face £4 toll to use Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, TfL draft road signs suggest

Draft TfL sign indicates the toll for car crossings from 2025, although TfL insists no final decision has been made on the new levies

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