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The latest campaign pledge from the Labour mayor comes just eight days before Londoners go to the polls

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Scott Paczensky was travelling at nearly 70mph as he did not realise the speed limit had changed on the A20

Paul Bates says there’s no part of an animal that cannot be eaten

Max Webster’s haunting, sell-out production returns this autumn

Plus! Lifeguard on danger of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “swimmable” river plan

The UK's oldest synagogue could have to shut if plans to build a new tower block are approved, a rabbi previously warned

Van found by the Standard to be liable for the £12.50-a-day Ulez because it breaches the clean air zone's exhaust emission rules

The Met is still trying to contain the outrage from the Jewish community at its officers’ treatment of Gideon Falter, leader of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, nine days ago. Ministers, including the Prime Minister, have made clear their indignation. The Assistant Met Commissioner, Matt Twist, is to meet Mr Falter…

The gap is narrowing. An exclusive YouGov poll in the Standard puts Tory candidate Susan Hall on 27 per cent, up three points from February, while Mayor Sadiq Khan drops three points to 46 per cent. Neck-and-neck it isn’t, but a 19-point lead is less comfortable than 25 points, particularly if…

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