Mayor Sadiq Khan has halved his funding request to the government for transport projects, indicating a pragmatic shift influenced by the 22bn deficit in public finances.
Khan stated, "I'll ask for as much as I can get. But what I'm saying is, a win is getting anything more than 250m," reflecting a restrained approach.
The mayor's original demand of 569m highlighted the critical need for infrastructure upgrades, with his current request a response to financial pressures and political realities.
Khan emphasized that failure to secure funding would put vital upgrades at risk, negatively impacting both the transport network and the wider UK economy.
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