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Lib Dem Mayoral candidate tells Khan to 'get a grip'

Shoplifting with weapons in London up 61% since Mayor Sadiq Khan took office. [ more ]

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6 hours ago

The London bus routes of the proposed Superloop 2

Plans to double Superloop services to 20 routes, introducing 'Bakerloop' as an alternative to Bakerloo line extension. [ more ]

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7 hours ago

Sadiq Khan wants to bring WrestleMania to London if he wins third term as mayor

WrestleMania could be held in London under Sadiq Khan's plans to bring more big sporting events to the capital. [ more ]

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The Thames could be safe to swim in... by 2034

Sadiq Khan plans to make the Thames swimmable by 2034, aiming to clean up the polluted river within a decade. [ more ]

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6 hours ago

Elected mayors have made their mark, but still Westminster hogs power. That's a national embarrassment | Tony Travers

All the bigger British political parties are in favour of devolution, yet it proves oddly difficult to deliver.

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11 hours ago

Sadiq Khan admits mayoral elections will be judgement day on Ulez and other transport policies

Mayoral elections will be a judgment day on the popularity of Sadiq Khan's transport policies like Ulez. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Sadiq Khan Brands Tory Rival Susan Hall Most Dangerous Candidate' He's Faced

Sadiq Khan labeled Tory candidate Susan Hall as the most dangerous rival he has faced due to controversial social media posts during a heated debate on LBC radio. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan pledges 3m for 'gangbusters' high street crime crackdown - and new pilot scheme to tackle phone theft

Sadiq Khan promises a 3m gangbusters crackdown on high street crime if re-elected. [ more ]

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Tory MP suggests Londoners vote for 'someone else' over Sadiq Khan - without naming Susan Hall

The Conservative Party in London is seemingly conceding defeat and aiming to reduce Sadiq Khan's majority in the upcoming mayoral election. [ more ]

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Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king

Sadiq Khan, as London's mayor, faces significant security threats and challenges due to his religious and ethnic background. [ more ]

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London mayoral race: Tory candidate Susan Hall forced to defend criticism of free school meals at TV hustings

Sadiq Khan denies plans for pay-per-mile road pricing. [ more ]

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12 hours ago

London mayor elections: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall clash at BBC debate

Candidates clashed on crime, housing, and road use during BBC London debate. [ more ]

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12 hours ago

Lies, confections, distortions: how the right made London the most vilified place in Britain | Aditya Chakrabortty

A native Londoner defends the city against political and societal criticism. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Sadiq Khan: 'Mould sensors' in London's rental homes could hold bad landlords to account

Labour mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to install thousands of mould sensors in London's rental homes to empower tenants and hold landlords accountable. [ more ]

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'Outrageous': Susan Hall hits back after Sadiq Khan calls her 'most dangerous candidate' he's faced

The London mayoral candidates clashed in a hustings on LBC Close Sadiq Khan was accused by his Tory opponent Susan Hall of making an outrageous remark live on air, after he called her the most dangerous candidate I've fought against.

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Susan Hall campaigns at Sadiq Khan's childhood home without realising

Ms. Hall acknowledges she is the underdog in the London mayoral race but is fighting hard. [ more ]

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London mayoral elections: What are the candidates' plans for public transport?

Sadiq Khan's focus on restoring TfL finances and improving transport has been a key area of success and scrutiny during his time in office. [ more ]

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Steelers GM Omar Khan says trade up for Broderick Jones came quickly

Pittsburgh Steelers not planning to trade up in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan says Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley 'has my full confidence'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has faced calls to resign over handling pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]

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Tory candidate Susan Hall 'thinking about' whether to hire a new Night Czar if elected mayor

Ms Hall may appoint a Night Czar at a lower salary than the current 117k per year. [ more ]

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Steelers Draft 2024: Takeaways from Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin's pre-draft press conference

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan held their pre-draft press conference ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft beginning this Thursday night.

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Holocaust survivors' descendants deny Palestine marches are no-go zones for Jews

Children of Holocaust survivors counter claims of Jew-free zone at pro-Palestine march with photo evidence. [ more ]

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Susan Hall election campaign van breaches Ulez rules

Van found non-compliant with Ulez rules, potentially impacting mayoral campaign and broader Londoners. [ more ]

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London mayoral election: How has Sadiq Khan's Ulez scheme and other transport policies helped the capital?

Sadiq Khan's transport policies, including Ulez, have significantly improved London's air quality, garnering praise from environmental groups despite some controversies. [ more ]

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Susan Hall unveils mayoral election manifesto with Tory candidate promising to scrap Ulez and tackle crime

Conservative candidate Susan Hall promises to fix London by focusing on scrapping Ulez expansion and introducing measures to tackle rising crime rates. [ more ]

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Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not

Keir Starmer's Labour Party faces challenges similar to those of Ed Miliband's tenure, with negative public perceptions and decreased support compared to the Conservatives. [ more ]

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Andy Street could 'cling on' in West Midlands Mayoral race despite Tory unpopularity

Mayor Andy Street is narrowly ahead of his Labour rival despite Conservative party unpopularity nationally. [ more ]

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Labour reports Tory mayoral campaign to CPS for scaremongering' election leaflet

Labour refers Sadiq Khan's Conservative rival to Crown Prosecution Service over misleading election leaflet. [ more ]

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Labour write to CPS over Tories 'pay per mile' Sadiq Khan attack leaflet

Labour complains to CPS over Tory leaflet with misleading claims about road charging. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan pledges to make River Thames swimmable' within decade

Mayor Sadiq Khan aims to make River Thames swimmable within a decade, facing challenges but with public support. [ more ]

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7 billion cost of London's violent crime surge amid cycle of fear'

London's violent crime epidemic costs 7 billion a year, 1 in 4 residents have been threatened or attacked, leading to a cycle of fear. [ more ]

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Eyes On The Prize: Ike Taylor Says Omar Khan Is 'Laser-Focused' Heading Into 2024 NFL Draft

Steelers GM Omar Khan is determined to strengthen the team through active and strategic offseason moves. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak appalled at Met over openly Jewish' remark at pro-Palestine march

Rishi Sunak is appalled at Metropolitan Police's treatment of a pro-Palestinian protest, demanding accountability for the incident. [ more ]

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Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan taunts Trump during Eid celebrations: This is how we run in London'

Sadiq Khan taunts Donald Trump at Eid festival in London, highlighting diversity as a strength. [ more ]

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You can't rule out a complete panicked meltdown': Tories fear wipeout after another disastrous week

Tory party struggles with internal discipline ahead of local elections despite attempts to regain reputation through welfare reform speech. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Sadiq Khan concerned by Met Police threat to arrest openly Jewish' man

Parts of London alleged as no-go zones for Jews, highlighting concerns of safety and discrimination. [ more ]

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Being Jewish 'never provocative', says Home Office amid policing row

Being Jewish should never be provocative, emphasized by the Government post a policing dispute at a pro-Palestine march. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan wants to DOUBLE Superloop routes if re-elected as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan plans to double Superloop routes in London if re-elected as Mayor, introducing 'Superloop 2' with new express bus services. [ more ]

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Starmer sets out plan for 1.5m new homes

The Labour leader said the aim of home ownership has all but disappeared under the Conservative government.

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London mayoral election poll shows Susan Hall closing gap on Sadiq Khan as City Hall race hots up

Susan Hall is narrowing the gap on Sadiq Khan in the London mayoral race. [ more ]

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Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall: Passengers who play music out loud should be thrown off the Tube

Crackdown on anti-social behavior like playing loud music on public transport by banning disruptive filming influences. [ more ]

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The planned Thameslink engineering works this London Marathon weekend

Planned engineering work will affect travel in London during the marathon weekend. [ more ]

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'Superloop 2': Sadiq Khan unveils plan to double express bus network if re-elected

New routes expanding Superloop services proposed by London Labour mayor, enhancing connectivity and efficiency through consultation process. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan pledges London Olympics bid and rules out road charging as he launches mayoral election manifesto

Sadiq Khan promises to rule out a pay-per-mile road charging system, continue the freeze on Tube and bus fares if re-elected, and aims to bring back the Olympics in 2040. [ more ]

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Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents?

The growing number of Conservative MPs losing the party whip to become independents may impact the party's standing in the Commons. [ more ]

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Khan vows to set up baby banks' in every London borough if re-elected mayor

Sadiq Khan's manifesto proposes baby banks in all London boroughs for essential items for families.

Khan pledges to make free school meals permanent, contrasting with the Conservative candidate's plan to scrap it. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan pledges to continue London free primary school meals for children if he wins reelection

Universal free school meals for all state primary school pupils in London will be made permanent to address the cost of living crisis. [ more ]

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Green Party promise to hire 'Loo Czar' and London Toilet Commission in mayoral election

The Greens see improving public toilet provision as a key factor in winning votes in the City Hall race. [ more ]

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MGM Resorts is using a Big Tech strategy to fight Lina Khan's FTC-but will it work?

MGM Resorts faced a cyberattack demanding a $30 million ransom, leading to operational chaos and exposing vast customer data. [ more ]

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London mayoral elections: People speak of cost-of-living concerns

BBC London spoke to votes in east London about how feeling the pinch could affect their vote.

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Sadiq Khan pledges new legal advice service for rape and assault survivors if he wins election

Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall propose different approaches to improve women's safety in London through police recruitment and legal support. [ more ]

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London mayor elections: Lib Dem Rob Blackie pledges to fix the Met

His other include plans to reverse Tube fare freezes and bring in a London passport for EU citizens.

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London mayoral election: I'll expand Night Tube to help women get home safely, vows Tory candidate Susan Hall

Expanding Night Tube to more lines can boost night-time economy and enhance women's safety in London. [ more ]

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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star Salman Khan's Mumbai home

Salman Khan targeted by criminal gang for blackbucks shooting. [ more ]

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Gang members fire at Bollywood star's home in antelope killing row

Retaliation against Salman Khan for shooting antelopes resulted in gang members shooting at his home. [ more ]

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London mayor elections: How would the next mayor change London?

We asked London's mayoral candidates what they would change in London ahead of polling day on 2 May.

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Lib Dems pledge to clamp down on London sexual offences as party launches mayoral manifesto

Revamping the Met Police with a new Sexual Offences Unit led by Rob Blackie aims to double offender capture, positioning against Sadiq Khan's poor crime record. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan confirms creation of London-owned housing developer if he wins re-election

City Hall-owned housing developer to address housing shortages and tensions between stakeholders. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan pledges to eliminate rough sleeping in London once and for all'

Sadiq Khan pledges to eliminate rough sleeping in London by allocating an extra 10m to address the growing humanitarian crisis. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan vows to 'eliminate' rough sleeping in London by 2030

The number of people living on the streets has increased significantly since Sadiq Khan became the Mayor of London. [ more ]

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