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Sadiq Khan defends record on crime at People’s Question Time

Sadiq Khan defended his record on tackling knife crime and mistrust in police at People’s Question Time on Wednesday. The

Mayor’s question time stopped by environmental protestors as assembly members walk out

Environmental campaigners interrupted Sadiq Khan’s mayor’s question time yesterday in protest at his policies on climate change.  The protesters were

Nigel Farage praises ‘force for integration’ Sadiq Khan after UKIP members gain London Assembly seats

UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage toured around London after unveiling a UKIP ‘EU referendum bus,’ emblazoned with the tag-line ‘we

Boris Johnson praises Chelsea FC for becoming first Premier League club to pay London Living Wage

Boris Johnson today praised Chelsea FC for its landmark decision to become the first Premier League club to pay employees

Tooting MP Sadiq Khan criticises decision to buy water cannon

By Amy Martin and Emma Griffin Boris Johnson’s decision to buy three water cannon is a ‘sign of his complete

Richmond residents critical of Boris Johnson’s plans to overhaul London’s police stations

Summary: One of the proposed ideas is for some stations to be replaced with counters placed in supermarkets and cafes.

South West Londoners may face plastic bag charges

Summary: Mayor of London Boris Johnson is backing plans to impose compulsory charges for plastic bags. Image: By Sarah Ingrams

Boris blames BlackBerry and iPod users for London road injuries

Summary: The Mayor said people using hand held devices who are not paying attention to the road should take blame

Boris Johnson criticised over claims taxpayers will foot bill for London cable car

Summary: Assembly members scrutinised the Mayor over fears Londoners will have to cover a £60million bill. Image: By Jon Waring

Boris Johnson opposes calls to stop rephasing traffic lights

Summary: The Mayor’s opposition comes despite pedestrian accidents in Richmond increasing by 25% last year. Image: By Richard Weston  

Boris places small shops high on the agenda

Summary: Boris Johnson to launch a review on how best to support small businesses.  By Tom Uden and Edd Gent

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