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Crossrail: Elizabeth line hailed as ‘fit for a Queen’ as it opens

After delays to tunnelled section under London, first trains run on time

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson says whole country will reap Elizabeth line rewards

The Queen visited Paddington station last week to celebrate the completion of Crossrail

Wales Online

Elizabeth line: ‘Historic’ day for London as Crossrail finally set to open in huge boost to capital

The first westbound train is due to leave Abbey Wood station at 6.30am, followed three minutes later by an eastbound service from Paddington

Evening Standard

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Whole country will reap rewards as Elizabeth line opens, says PM

The Government said the Elizabeth line project is supporting 55,000 jobs, 1,000 apprenticeships and is forecast to boost the economy by £42 billion.

The Independent UK

Grenfell Inquiry: Sadiq Khan’s chief of staff reveals ‘concern’ about response a day after deadly blaze

David Bellamy was giving evidence to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on Monday

Evening Standard

Mayor of London chief of staff concerned about Grenfell response day after fire

David Bellamy was giving evidence to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Line will ‘turbocharge’ Britain’s economic recovery, says Sadiq Khan

The Elizabeth Line will “turbocharge” Britain’s economic recovery from the Covid pandemic, Mayor Sadiq Khan has said.

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Sadiq Khan turns down invitation to Harry and Meghan's LA mansion to 'avoid awkwardness'

Sadiq Khan was in the US as part of a promotional tour for London where he threw a baseball, met with Hillary Clinton and attended a Hollywood party - but had no time to see the Sussexes

Daily Mirror

Mayor waging ‘war on poisonous air’ with plan to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone

Sadiq Khan’s office estimated an additional 135,000 vehicles would be affected each day if the move goes ahead.

The Independent UK

‘These stations are like cathedrals’: Elizabeth line services are ready to roll

After decades of planning and overspending exposed the hubristic boasts of Crossrail bosses, it is time to marvel

The Guardian - UK

Greater London ULEZ could remove more than 100,000 polluting cars

Expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone to cover the whole of Greater London could take more than 100,000 older, more polluting cars off the road, according to Sadiq Khan.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan secretly invited to Harry and Meghan’s £11m California mansion on US trip

Mr Khan was unable to accept due to ‘logistical’ difficulties because their home near Santa Barbara was a 90-minute drive from where the City Hall-organised party was being held

Evening Standard

Legalising cannabis won’t tackle disproportionate policing outcomes for ethnic minorities, crime minister says

The policing and crime minister rejected Sadiq Khan’s cannabis review as a possible measure to reduce inequalities

The Independent UK

TfL funding: Central London buses could be axed and ‘moved’ to outer London

The opening of the Elizabeth Line next week could lead to some central London bus services being axed to satisfy demand in outer London as Transport for London contemplates a “managed decline” scenario, Sadiq Khan has said.

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Sadiq Khan calls on RMT union to call off Tube strike during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Sadiq Khan has condemned a proposed Tube strike during the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations as “sending the wrong message” and “good for nobody” as he appealed to the RMT union to call off the action.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan pledges further funding to counter extremism in London

Grants of up to £45,000 will be awarded to individual projects which strengthens communities against extremism

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps: Crossrail shows that Britain is leading the race again on rail

A little under 160 years ago, the world’s first underground railway opened right here in London. At Paddington, to be precise. At the time, it was hailed as a roaring success, a marvel of engineering that was admired and envied across the globe. Yesterday, it was Paddington’s turn to be…

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Public trust and confidence in the Met Police hits all-time low

Croydon had the lowest public satisfaction with just 37 per cent of residents agreeing police did a good job

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Prince Edward to mark completion of Crossrail with Elizabeth line journey

The Earl of Wessex will be welcomed by Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan at Paddington station on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Edward to mark completion of Crossrail with Elizabeth line journey

The Earl of Wessex will be welcomed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at Paddington station on Tuesday.

Benzinga

UK's Labour Party Leaders Blast London Mayor Sadiq Khan's Plan To Decriminalize Cannabis

Last week, after visiting a cannabis dispensary in California, London's Mayor Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan: London desperate for commuters to return after Covid

City’s mayor reopens Bank branch of the Northern line after 17 weeks of closure for upgrade

Evening Standard

Cannabis ruins lives and legalising it won’t help

The papers last week were filled with photos of Sadiq Khan peering stony-faced at rows of large plants. No, he was not enjoying a surprisingly solemn trip to Kew Gardens — he was visiting a legal cannabis farm in California. The experience has inspired him to announce a new commission…

The Guardian - UK

‘Diversity is a strength’: Sadiq Khan responds to Buffalo shooter’s threats

London mayor, who was named in suspect’s 180-page ‘manifesto’, says he will not let terrorists change how he lives

Evening Standard

Priti Patel at centre of stop and search ‘Section 60’ row

Thousands of knives have been taken off London’s streets in the past four years by methods including stop and search, the Met announced on Monday as a row broke out over a decision by Priti Patel to ease some curbs on the power.

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