Affordable housing campaign launched for site of scrapped MSG Sphere in Stratford Land earmarked for glowing orb arena should now be used to address local housing crisis, says Mayor of Newham Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2024
When do train fares increase in 2024, and are they changing in London? TfL pay-as-you go fares will remain at current levels until March next year Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2024
1,400 more electric 'Boris bikes' for London as TfL recharges bid to dominate cycle hire market '£3 day pass' will aim to restore demand for conventional Boris bikes Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2024
Sadiq Khan: I need as much help as possible in tight mayoral race The mayor will face Conservative Susan Hall and at least a dozen other challengers in May Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2024
Call for action on deepfakes as fears grow among MPs over election threat Survey reveals 70% of MPs are concerned AI-generated content will increase the spread of disinformation ahead of polling day The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024
Sadiq Khan calls for young people to be free to move around EU for first time since Brexit Sadiq Khan said 'the government's hard Brexit has done damage right across London' Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2024
East London residents near toxic landfill site could face 'months of fires' Residents have complained the site has caused nosebleeds, breathing problems, and coughing fits, a London Assembly member has said. Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2024
Sadiq Khan: ‘Free young people from Brexit work and travel ban’ London mayor calls for ‘youth mobility agreement’ in one of the most pro-European interventions by a Labour politician since EU exit The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt David Lammy speech in London Shadow foreign secretary tries to continue as demonstrators shout and criticise Labour’s stance on Israel-Gaza war The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
Sadiq Khan hits out at ‘desperate, divisive narrative’ from Conservatives Exclusive: London mayoral elections in May will be ‘toughest fight yet’, Khan will tell Fabian Society conference The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
OPINION - Sadiq Khan freezes Tube and bus fares (and reminds everyone he's quite good at politics) As pre-election pledges go, it doesn't exactly get top marks for subtlety. But in a city buffeted by a cost of living crisis and where so many are reliant on the transport network to get around, it is hard to fault. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: Tube and bus fares freeze may be cynical, but it is welcome In a move signalling an election campaign must be under way, Sadiq Khan has announced a freeze to most Tube and bus fares. The Mayor of London said that pay-as-you-go fares, which represent roughly 80 per cent of Tube journeys and nearly 75 per cent of bus journeys, will remain… Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
London’s single tube and bus fares to be frozen, Khan says Mayor pledges £123m to keep prices down as opponents accuse him of trying to buy re-election votes The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
London Tube and bus fares frozen by Sadiq Khan until 2025 in boost for commuters Pay-as-you go fares to remain at current levels until March next year, but Travelcards and fares "cap" will rise by about 5% Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Mayor told to improve TfL's Dial-a-Ride service to help London's elderly and disabled Sadiq Khan insists that TfL's minibuses - which help elderly and disabled Londoners travel - provide a 'gold standard service'
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Tube fares freeze hopes raised as Sadiq Khan reveals new passenger income forecasts The mayor is expected to unveil his annual fares package on Friday
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Paul Scully claims he was 'best candidate' to defeat Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race The former Minister for London felt 'frustration' after exclusion from Tory candidate shortlist
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024 Home Office resumes asylum hotel evictions despite freezing weather Exclusive: Sadiq Khan calls refusal to extend three-day pause ‘horrifying’ as local authority cold weather protocols continue
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan reveals £500million pre-election spending splurge with more cash for police and Tube toilets Liberal Democrats' Caroline Pidgeon says mayor has 'magically' found 'pots of money that only a few weeks ago he was denying existed'
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan's free holiday meals programme extended for another year More than 10.1million holiday meals have so far been provided to low-income families under the programme
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024 London mayoral elections: What to expect - The Standard podcast Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall explains how he believes London's 2024 mayoral election will unfold.
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024 OPINION - Sadiq Khan’s out in front in London mayoral race but the polls underestimate the Tories Commentary: Sadiq Khan is in a weaker position than the last time London went to the polls, says Lord Hayward
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024 Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a ‘doughnut strategy’ The Conservative challenger to Sadiq Khan said she was not pursuing the 'doughnut strategy' used by Boris Johnson in 2008
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Londoners deserve a proper race for mayor The phoney war is over and the race for City Hall has begun in earnest. In little more than 100 days, Londoners will head to the polls with the effective choice between a third Sadiq Khan term or a first crack for his Tory rival, Susan Hall.
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024 London mayoral election: Starter's orders as Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall set out pitch for votes Well-informed activists believe low turnout and changes in the voting system could leave 'only 10,000 votes' between Labour mayor and his Tory rival