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  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Free School Meals

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Free School Meals

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 19 June 2022.

    Free school meals were something my family relied upon – and every child in London deserves that safety net.

    With the summer holidays on the horizon it is essential that the Government act now to reinstate the meal voucher system to give families dignity and nutritional choice over the summer. This should then be followed by the introduction of universal free school meals for all primary school children from the start of the new school year in September.

    Multiple London councils are already leading the way on this and showing what can be done if we put the health and wellbeing of our young people first in such perilous economic times. It is time for the Government to step up.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Violent Crime in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Violent Crime in London

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

    Tackling violence and making our city safer is my number one priority. In London, we’ve been tackling violent crime head on by being both tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime. This has resulted in violent crime falling since before the pandemic.

    But the level of violence remains far too high. One death is one too many, with every death leaving lives destroyed, communities hurting and families heartbroken. I’m determined to build on the progress we have made, but we must acknowledge that the spiralling cost of living could make things even more challenging and even risks taking us backwards.

    That’s why I’m working closely with the police and community groups across London to provide them with the resources they need. It’s why I’m investing record amounts in initiatives to support young Londoners at critical stages in their lives. And it’s why I’m doing all I can to support Londoners through the cost of living crisis, while calling on the Government to take much bolder action.

    As with poverty, violence is not inevitable. The progress we have seen in London proves that by working together to tackle crime and addressing its complex causes, we can help save lives and make our communities safer.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Warmer Homes Programme in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Warmer Homes Programme in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 31 May 2022.

    It’s unacceptable that many Londoners can’t afford to keep their homes warm, instead suffering cold, damp conditions throughout winter. With the unprecedented cost of living crisis and soaring energy prices, I am particularly concerned about those on lower incomes whose energy bills are likely to take up a larger share of their outgoings.

    That’s why today I’m committing a further £43m of funding through my Warmer Homes programme, which will help low-income households make their homes warmer, greener and cheaper to run and build a better London for everyone. I’m proud to be helping deliver long term solutions to avoid future crises and protect Londoners in stark contrast the Governments short-term sticking plaster approach.

    While I welcome the Government’s U-turn on the energy company windfall tax, Ministers must do more, starting with restoring the universal credit £20 a week uplift and increasing benefits by the actual level of record inflation as soon as possible.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on “Government’s Anti-London Rhetoric”

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on “Government’s Anti-London Rhetoric”

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 30 May 2022.

    I fear that the Government’s anti-London approach could seriously exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.

    Even before these latest economic shocks, too many Londoners were already finding it impossible to keep their heads above water.

    We have some of the most deprived communities in the country living here in our city.

    And so, to overlook London for investment – and exclude our city from various funding pots as this Government has already done – is completely indefensible.

    Help for our communities should be based on need, not geography.

    A child born into poverty in Lewisham or Newham is blighted by deprivation and inequality in much the same way as a child born into similar circumstances in Leeds or Newcastle.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Skills Bootcamps

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Skills Bootcamps

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 19 May 2022.

    These Skills Bootcamps will help us to continue building a better London for everyone, giving unemployed adults or those in low-income work a chance to learn or retrain and then go on to get good, future-proof jobs and careers.

    Upskilling and accessible, affordable education are crucial to tackling the cost of living crisis and aiding post-covid recovery, and this additional funding will help even more Londoners to access free training and gain the skills they need to succeed in key industries of our economy.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Diversity in Infrastructure and Construction Sectors

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Diversity in Infrastructure and Construction Sectors

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 18 May 2022.

    It shouldn’t be the case that two of our largest sectors are failing to reflect the diversity of our city. The reality is that many young, talented and ambitious Londoners from a range of under-represented backgrounds are not aware of the opportunities in our thriving infrastructure and construction sectors. This programme aims to change that, with role models from underrepresented groups showcasing to primary-age Londoners the breadth and quality of career pathways open to them.

    No Londoner should be left behind as we recover from the pandemic. A person’s life chances should never be limited by their family’s background or the colour of their skin. This new initiative will give infrastructure and construction employers better insight into the role they can play to address inequalities, improve diversity and create industry-wide change.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Affordable Homes in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Affordable Homes in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 13 May 2022.

    I am delighted to be able to announce that record-breaking numbers of genuinely affordable homes are being built in London. Fixing the housing crisis is an enormous challenge, but these latest figures show that even in the face of the pandemic, Brexit and soaring construction costs, we are continuing to turn the tide.

    I would like to thank councils, housing associations and the wider London housing sector for their work in helping us to continue building a better, more affordable London for everyone.

    We have once again exceeded our annual targets, but we still have a mountain to climb. I urge the Government to recognise the progress we are making in London and to provide the additional funding for housing we need to go even further and faster.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Visit to Silicon Valley

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Visit to Silicon Valley

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 10 May 2022.

    I’m delighted to be in Silicon Valley today to bang the drum for even more investment in London by American tech companies.

    London is already the number one destination for American tech companies to expand, showing we are an unrivalled destination for businesses to invest in. It is great news that even more leading US tech companies have unveiled plans to invest in and create new jobs our capital, and I want to invite businesses from across the sector and beyond to set their sights on London.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Appointment of Charlie Falconer as Chair of London Drugs Commission

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Appointment of Charlie Falconer as Chair of London Drugs Commission

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 12 May 2022.

    I am delighted to announce that Lord Charlie Falconer QC will be the chair of the first-ever London Drugs Commission. As a widely respected QC and former Justice Secretary, Lord Falconer brings decades of experience.

    The illegal drugs trade causes huge damage to our society and we need to do more to tackle this epidemic and further the debate around our drugs laws. That’s why I am here today in L.A. to see first-hand the approach they have taken to cannabis.

    We must learn from others when considering our approach, and by examining the latest evidence from around the world and the world-class research from UCL, Lord Falconer and the Commission will make recommendations to improve our approach to cannabis to help tackle drug related crime, protect Londoners’ health and reduce the huge damage that illegal drugs cause to our communities.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Visiting USA to Promote London as a Tourist Destination

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Visiting USA to Promote London as a Tourist Destination

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 8 May 2022.

    I am visiting America this week, banging the drum for London to attract the tourism and investment our city needs following the pandemic. I want to show the world that London is fully open for business once again.

    Now that restrictions for travellers coming to the UK have lifted, I am looking forward to launching our international tourism campaign and showcasing our amazing city to America and the world.

    Throughout my visit, my main message will be that London is the perfect destination in the world for international tourists to visit and businesses to invest in.