"But we can and must go further to ensure that gifts are appropriate, are not given by those who want something in return, and are not used as tools to engineer outcomes. When the Mayor tries to hide from scrutiny, such as he did over the Taylor Swift tickets, it undermines faith in these systems - we should be working to improve public trust, not erode it."
"Sir Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya Khan attended the British Museum's Inaugural Pink Ball Officials said the purpose was to attract global investment into London's housing, infrastructure, and regeneration projects, promoting the city as a prime destination for sustainable growth and development. The actual value is likely to be significantly higher as officials said the monetary value of tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show President's Lunch, the Mission Impossible Premiere and a Brentford FC game against the Mayor's beloved Liverpool were unknown."
City Hall requires any staff, including the Mayor, to declare gifts and hospitality worth more than £25 within 28 days. The Mayor of London declared at least £25,690 in hospitality this year. The Mayor and his wife attended the British Museum’s Inaugural Pink Ball, described as aimed at attracting global investment into London's housing, infrastructure, and regeneration projects. Several ticket values remain unknown, including the Chelsea Flower Show President's Lunch, the Mission Impossible Premiere and a Brentford FC game against Liverpool, making the actual total likely higher. The figure slightly exceeds £24,714 accepted in 2024, and calls have been made to ensure appropriateness and protect public trust.
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