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Sadiq Khan to warn of dangers of ‘anti-London populism’

Sadiq Khan will on Monday night warn of the dangers of “anti-London populism” and highlight the Elizabeth line as a great example of how investing in the capital helps other parts of the UK.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham is a prime Labour leader candidate, but also a mayor. That’s a problem

Piecemeal devolution and a mess of Westminster rules are creating barriers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

More than 1m trips made on central section of Elizabeth line

Newly completed Crossrail project has also seen more than 2m journeys across the entire network, Transport for London says

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Over one million journeys made on new central section of the Elizabeth line

The delayed and overbudget line will boost capacity and cut journey times for east-west travel across the capital.

The Independent UK

Claims Boris Johnson's chief-of-staff 'tweaked Sue Gray report before publication'

Two insiders told the Mirror that the Sue Gray report was looked at before publication by Boris Johnson’s chief-of-staff Steve Barclay, who allegedly requested changes. The Government has denied the claims

Daily Mirror

Operation Sceptre: Met Police violent crime crackdown sees 280 knives seized in a week

Tactics included increased patrols in violence hotspots, warrants to target those known to carry knives and weapons sweeps in areas known for discarded knives

Evening Standard

No ‘clear evidence’ that Boris Johnson broke lockdown rules more than once, says Met

Acting Met Commissioner told MPs he was ‘ very confident of the integrity of the decisions that were made’ in the police investigation in to ‘Partygate’

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UK police chief defends decision-making over 'partygate' fines

The acting head of London's Metropolitan Police on Thursday defended his investigation into COVID-19 lockdown-busting parties at the heart of government, responding to earlier criticism from the British capital's Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Reuters

Battersea Park funfair disaster: Sadiq Khan pledges memorial 50 years on

The Mayor said he would ‘ring up’ the leader of Wandsworth Council and ‘explain to him the difference having a memorial makes to the survivors’

Evening Standard

Boys in blue battle for the top job at the Met

The shortlist is narrowing, but with accusations of institutional racism, homophobia and misogyny, is the Commissioner’s job a poisoned chalice, asks Anthony France

Evening Standard

Almost 4,000 Londoners fined for refusing to wear mask on TfL services

7,283 people were stopped by enforcement officers for not wearing a mask.

Evening Standard

Almost 4,000 fined for breaking mask rules on London transport

TfL prevented 7,283 people from travelling during 11 months of coronavirus restrictions on network

The Guardian - UK

Almost 4,000 fines handed out to maskless passengers on London transport

The data applies too the period between February 24 2021 and January 27 2022.

The Independent UK

No.10 staff were stunned Boris Johnson denied he knew about rule-breaking parties

Downing Street staff revealed they watched in disbelief as Boris Johnson repeatedly told the House of Commons he had been unaware of the rules-busting gatherings during Covid lockdowns

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London rush-hour ‘chaos’ as five Tube lines hit by delays on Crossrail opening day

Tube lines have suffered severe delays causing another “chaotic” evening rush hour on Elizabeth line opening day.

The Independent UK

London mayor seeks police answers over 'partygate' fines

The mayor of London has asked the city’s police chief to explain how decisions were made about issuing fines for lockdown-breaking government parties

Daily Mirror

Rail union leader says blackouts a 'realistic possibility' in biggest strike in a generation

In an interview with the Mirror, RMT chief Mick Lynch said walkouts could begin in mid-June and refused to rule out a general strike - saying Tory ministers want to 'shut virtually every ticket office in Britain'

Reuters

London Mayor Khan demands police explain decisions over 'Partygate' fines

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday demanded an explanation from the capital's Metropolitan Police force over how they decided who to fine for events in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's offices that broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.

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Sadiq Khan tells Met to explain why Boris Johnson escaped second partygate fine

The London mayor’s intervention came after photos emerged showing Boris Johnson apparently drinking at a lockdown-busting event for which he was not fined

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts on Met to justify no fine for PM over No 10 leaving drinks

London mayor Sadiq Khan asks police force to explain to the public how decisions were reached

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Boris Johnson calls new London trainline a 'big moment' for entire UK

BORIS Johnson and Sadiq Khan have come under fire after saying that London’s new Elizabeth rail line will be a “big moment” for the entire…

The Independent UK

London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands answers from Met over partygate fines

Mr Khan’s intervention came after photos emerged showing Boris Johnson apparently drinking at a lockdown-busting event for which he was not fined.

The Independent UK

BBC host first live performance at new music studios in East London

The performance formed part of the topping out ceremony, ahead of the opening in 2025.

Benzinga

Justice Rules: Man Who Helped Hundreds Of Cancer Patients With Illegal Cannabis Oil Saved From Jail

Andrew Baines was arrested in April 2020 after police discovered a kilo (2.2 pounds) of cannabis with a street value of £10,000 ($12,505) and 30 cannabis plants growing in English East Midlands' home. The man, however, avoided a jail sentence. How is this possible?

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line opening: Thousands queue in rain to get Crossrail party started

There was a huge rush to board the first trains as Mayor Sadiq Khan showed a massive sigh of relief

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