44 h. ago Reform campaigning 'to seize control of London doughnut' reveals assembly member

London Assembly member, Alex Wilson, said the party was “seriously campaigning” to take control of councils in the outskirts of the city

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1 week ago London mayor rolls out campaign on people blasting music on public transport

Posters will begin appearing on the Elizabeth line reminding travellers not to play music out loud or to have conversations on speaker mode.

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2 w. ago Angela Rayner could block Sadiq Khan from running to be MP while mayor through new legislation

A bill tabled by Angela Rayner would prevent Sir Sadiq Khan becoming an MP while still London mayor

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3 w. ago Labour needs to ‘pick things up’ after a ‘tough’ first year, says Sadiq Khan – UK politics live

London mayor says he has ‘confidence we will turn it round’ as he addresses audience at Edinburgh fringeThe former home secretary Jack Straw has urged Labour not to panic about the threat of Reform, who are riding high in the polls as Nigel Farage capitalises on the “small boats” and asylum backlog issue. Here is an extract from the write up of the interview he gave to the Guardian’s deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot:In an interview with the Guardian, he praised Starmer’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state after an ultimatum to Israel – but defended the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, saying he would also have proscribed the direct action group Palestine Action.The British political veteran said he believed Starmer and his cabinet were “head and shoulders” above opposition politicians and would reap the rewards of a gradual improvement in the economy and public services, which would not come immediately. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 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.

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3 w. ago London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says Donald Trump is ‘not a force for good’

Trump previously called the London mayor ‘a nasty person’

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3 w. ago 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.

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