Tag: Sadiq Khan

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Londoners Facing Fuel Poverty

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Londoners Facing Fuel Poverty

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 17 August 2022.

    Many Londoners don’t know how they are going to keep warm this winter. Some don’t know how they will feed their children. This is a crisis and the Government needs to get serious. That is why I am calling on Ministers to convene Cobra, act on calls to stop energy bills from rising and for the introduction of an emergency Lifeline Tariff to ensure the most vulnerable Londoners are able to access basic energy use this winter. I am determined to deliver net zero in a way that helps Londoners manage these costs increases but I can’t do it alone.

    “We’re now suffering the consequences of a decade of Government inaction on energy efficiency. The Government must match my pace and ambition and support plans like my own that would save lives this winter.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Right to Buy-Back in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Right to Buy-Back in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 9 August 2022.

    For more than 40 years, London’s precious council homes have been disappearing into the private sector, often never to be replaced. As Mayor I have maintained a relentless focus on stemming the tide and replenishing London’s social housing stock.

    I am proud that, thanks to my interventions, we have brought council homebuilding back up to levels not seen since the 1970s and I’m hugely encouraged by the enthusiasm I see from boroughs across London for building new council homes and using my Right to Buy-back scheme to return homes to public ownership.

    These homes were built for the public good and it has been painful to watch them disappear into private portfolios. Returning these homes to public ownership is a key part of my plan to build a better London for everyone – a city that is greener, fairer and more prosperous for all.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Expanding ULEZ

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Expanding ULEZ

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 29 July 2022.

    The health of Londoners across the capital is being damaged by air pollution and I’m doing all I can to improve it. This data shows how important it is to take bold action that benefits all Londoners. If the zone is expanded, five million people living in the outer boroughs would also be able to breathe cleaner, less polluted air and this is why I’ve been consulting on expanding the ULEZ London-wide.

    Deadly air pollution contributes to children developing stunted lungs, asthma and a whole host of other health issues and new research has shown that it also puts people at increased risk of developing dementia. We need to act now to protect the most vulnerable from the worst consequences of toxic air and build a safer, fairer, greener and more prosperous city for everyone.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Tree Planting Projects in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Tree Planting Projects in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 28 July 2022.

    The extreme temperatures and fires that raged across the capital last week laid bare how vulnerable London is to the effects of climate change, which is why today I’ve pledged a further £3.1m for a mass tree-planting package to help limit the impacts of the climate emergency and the ecological crisis. These additional street trees and improvements to green spaces are targeted in areas where they’re most needed and will improve resilience of neighbourhoods in our city.

    The climate emergency is the biggest global threat we face today and we know that it doesn’t impact all Londoners equally, with communities suffering poverty, deprivation and health inequalities more likely to experience the worst effects of flooding, overheating and poor quality air. As Mayor, I will continue my bold action to preserve and increase tree coverage across the capital as we build a better, greener and more sustainable London for everyone.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement on TFL Funding (July 2022)

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement on TFL Funding (July 2022)

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 28 July 2022.

    Today, the Government has given TfL a short-term extension to the current emergency funding deal until 3rd August 2022. This is only necessary as the Government shared the long overdue draft proposal for a funding settlement to TfL late last Friday, and it’s right that time is taken to thoroughly scrutinise the offer and understand it’s impact on Londoners and TfL services.

    This is a £10bn transport authority that is crucial to supporting jobs and economic growth across the country. TfL must consider if this draft proposal provides the funding needed in order to avoid having to make painful cuts, and it’s in no one’s interest to have conditions attached to this funding deal that come at a cost – damaging TfL, unfairly punishing Londoners and our economic recovery.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on County Lines Gangs

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on County Lines Gangs

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 27 July 2022.

    It’s vital that we support young people and keep them safe from exploitation by criminal gangs.

    I am determined to ensure we provide an escape route for young Londoners who feel trapped and I’m pleased the Rescue and Response programme is working to break the chain of criminality that holds some of our most vulnerable young men, women, girls and boys hostage.

    Thanks to this programme, more than 450 young people have benefited from positive opportunities to help change their lives for the better and divert them away from exploitation by criminal gangs.

    I know we’re only scratching the surface of a major national issue that is still driving violence in London and across the country, but that is why I will continue to invest record amounts in programmes that intervene in the key moments in a person’s life, to divert them away from crime and build a safer London for everyone.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement on Appointment of Mark Rowley as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement on Appointment of Mark Rowley as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 8 July 2022.

    The Home Secretary and I have agreed that Sir Mark Rowley is the best person to lead the Metropolitan Police as the new Commissioner at this extremely challenging time.

    A series of appalling scandals have not only exposed deep cultural problems within the Met but have contributed to a crisis of confidence in London’s police service. Sir Mark has made clear to me that he is determined to be a reforming Commissioner, committed to implementing a robust plan to rebuild trust and confidence in the police and to drive through the urgent reforms and step change in culture and performance Londoners deserve. As Mayor, I will support and hold him to these promises as I continue to hold the Met to account.

    Sir Mark has demonstrated to me that he is the outstanding candidate for this role. He brings a wealth of great experience to the position, including exceptional leadership during the 2017 terror attacks and a genuine commitment to increasing engagement with diverse communities across our city. The experience he has gained outside policing over the last 4 years will also bring a valuable new perspective to the Met. Above all, he is committed to policing by consent and shares my ambition to get to a place where all Londoners feel protected and served, and where we have a police force that everyone – including the many brave and dedicated officers in our city – can be proud of.

    I look forward to supporting Sir Mark Rowley and working closely with the Home Secretary as we work to restore trust and confidence in the police, ensure that the Met gets the basics of policing right, and build on the significant success we have made in driving down violence and crime in our city.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Millennium Mills and Silvertown Development

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Millennium Mills and Silvertown Development

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 5 July 2022.

    I am delighted to see work getting underway at this landmark East London location that has vexed planners and politicians alike for the last 40 years.

    The regeneration of this area is long overdue and I’m excited by the plans for Silvertown which respect its past whilst embracing East London’s vibrant and creative future.

    Not only will this project create a vibrant new neighbourhood with 50 per cent genuinely affordable homes but it will also create highly skilled jobs while supporting the regeneration of the Royal Docks as we build a better, fairer and more sustainable city for everyone.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Support for Refugees

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Support for Refugees

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 20 June 2022.

    It is appalling that refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan are stranded in unsuitable accommodation after coming to London to seek sanctuary. They have been through the most horrendous experiences, but rather than settling into life in the capital they are stuck and worried about the prospect of homelessness.

    I’m doing all I can to build a better and fairer London for everyone by helping councils house refugees through the Right to Buy-back fund, and migrants and refugees navigate the complex immigration system by funding advice services and creating an information hub, but we need the Government to urgently provide funding to local authorities, and to voluntary sector and immigration advice services.

    Instead, the Government’s inhumane attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has shown their utter contempt for those in need and serves as a distraction from the urgent need to make practical changes. This cruel approach shames London. I’m urging Ministers to step forward to deliver our country’s obligations to some of the world’s most vulnerable people and ensure that support is there to help others in their time of need.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Everyone in UK Getting Free Healthcare

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Everyone in UK Getting Free Healthcare

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 22 June 2022.

    This Windrush Day, I want to pay tribute to the way that the Windrush Generation has helped to make our city what it is today. Their incredible contribution to our lives must always be valued and never be forgotten, yet the disgraceful treatment they have faced from the Government and the delay in delivering compensation continues to shame our nation.

    It is unacceptable that today undocumented Londoners can struggle to access free healthcare due to worries about proving their immigration status, and that many migrant workers are effectively required to pay a double tax through the extortionate immigration health surcharge. The Government must end its hostile environment now and ensure that everyone living in the UK can access healthcare for free – before they create another Windrush scandal.