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  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement of Opening of Crossrail (Elizabeth Line)

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Statement of Opening of Crossrail (Elizabeth Line)

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 4 May 2022.

    I’m delighted that our world-class new Elizabeth line will be opening to passengers later this month, helping build a better London – one which is safer, fairer, greener and more prosperous city for all Londoners.

    This is the most significant addition to our transport network in decades, and will revolutionise travel across the capital and the south east – as well as delivering a £42 billion boost to the whole UK economy and hundreds of thousands of new homes and jobs.

    Green public transport is the future and the opening of the Elizabeth line is a landmark moment for our capital and our whole country, particularly in this special Platinum Jubilee year. I’m so proud of this new line and can’t wait for millions of passengers to start riding on the Elizabeth line from 24 May.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on a Diverse Metropolitan Police

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on a Diverse Metropolitan Police

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

    Keeping Londoners safe is my top priority, and I am working closely with the police to encourage Londoners from all backgrounds to join a bigger and better Met Police service.

    I am determined to increase the trust and confidence that all our communities have in the police, which is why it is so important that we have a service that reflects the diversity of the city it serves. I want the Met to represent us all and urge Londoners of all backgrounds to apply to become a police officer and help be the change you want to see. I’m really proud that we now have more police officers than at any other time in London’s history and by joining the police you can help to impact so many lives for the better.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Child to Parent Violence

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Child to Parent Violence

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

    I’m determined to tackle all forms of violence in our capital and keeping Londoners safe will always be my top priority.

    That’s why I welcome this major new research commissioned by my Violence Reduction Unit, which shines a light on a form of hidden harm.

    It’s crucial we have a joined-up approach to tackling this issue because I want all Londoners, including parents and carers, to have confidence in reporting concerns so that services can intervene much earlier and provide the support families need and deserve.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on New Cost of Living Financial Hub

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on New Cost of Living Financial Hub

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 1 April 2022.

    I am deeply concerned about the impact that the soaring cost of living is having on Londoners. The increase in the energy price cap poses a significant challenge, especially to those on lower incomes whose energy bills are likely to take up a larger share of their outgoings.

    There is a clear and urgent need for Londoners to be able to access practical financial advice which could help them navigate this difficult period. I hope that anyone who is struggling will find the new Cost of Living Hub to be a useful resource.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Policing in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Policing in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 24 March 2022.

    Tackling crime and making London safer is my number one priority. Thanks to our relentless efforts over recent years and record investment from City Hall, violent crime continues to fall. But there’s still much more to do to prevent violence and to stop the terrible loss of young lives in our city.

    My new Police and Crime Plan outlines how I will continue to be both tough on crime and tough on the complex causes of crime, taking the action needed to make our city safer and to ensure victims of crime are supported.

    We have a long-standing tradition in this country of policing by consent. But a series of deeply concerning incidents have seriously damaged public trust and confidence in our police. When trust is eroded, it makes it harder to tackle crime, with victims failing to report crime and witnesses discouraged from coming forward when they see criminal activity. That’s why my plan is also focused on ensuring the Met and the next Commissioner urgently make the changes and reforms necessary to rebuild trust and confidence with Londoners.

    As Mayor, I’m determined to ensure that we restore trust in the police and that we continue to build on the progress we have made in tackling violent crime across our city.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Londoners Support for Ukraine

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Londoners Support for Ukraine

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 26 March 2022.

    I’m proud that today Londoners are uniting in their thousands today to send a message of support to the people of Ukraine. These innocent people have been through unimaginable pain and suffering over the last month, and by joining together today we are showing that we stand with them.

    I’m also pleased to announce that London will be giving more than £1.1m to support migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum in the capital, including those coming from Ukraine. We have a proud history of providing sanctuary to those fleeing conflict, and this funding will ensure that support is there to help in their time of need.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on a Rent Freeze in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on a Rent Freeze in London

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

    Private renters make up nearly a third of everyone living in the capital and they are set to be hit by a devastating combination of price and bill rises. Too often the needs of private renters are ignored by both landlords and the Government.

    Rising fuel and energy costs – which will hit renters in energy inefficient homes the hardest – are already causing anxiety and stress, with a big rise in the energy price cap due next month. That’s why today I’m calling on ministers to give me the powers to stop rents rising in the capital, and help me to give people a chance to get back on their feet after the pandemic.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Russian Oligarchs

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Russian Oligarchs

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 6 March 2022.

    Nobody expected sanctioning President Putin’s allies in the UK to be straight forward, these are some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. But it is completely unacceptable that ministers are offering them such easy loopholes to disguise or liquidate their assets before the state can act.

    London can no longer be a laundromat for oligarchs’ finances. We know there is at least £1.1bn of property in London linked to the Kremlin, along with millions of pounds worth of art, cars, boats and other goods. Meanwhile, Ukraine calls for aid as the Russian army advances on Kyiv.

    We need the powers and political will to turn the ill-gotten gains of Putin-allies into Ukrainian aid. Ministers must not delay whilst Ukraine burns.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Violence Towards Women and Girls

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Violence Towards Women and Girls

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

    It is simply not right that women and girls across our country feel unsafe going about their daily lives. We have to be clear – these problems are caused by the unacceptable attitudes and behaviours of too many men. This is not just an issue with the minority of men who are violent, but also with those men who are sexist, who continue to behave inappropriately around women, who perpetuate a toxic form of masculinity or who just stand by silently when women feel threatened or are being threatened. Men must change.

    That is why I am launching a new campaign to help tackle the appalling attitudes and behaviours that need to change. If we are going to truly fix the problem of violence against women and girls we need to see a fundamental cultural shift which puts the onus of responsibility on men. It must include men calling out and choosing to reject sexism and misogyny, which if left unchecked or unchallenged can lead to abuse and violence towards women and girls.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Leaseholders Getting Information on Building Safety

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Leaseholders Getting Information on Building Safety

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

    Nearly five years after the Grenfell Tower fire there are still too many Londoners who don’t feel safe in their homes.

    For too long now Londoners trapped in unsafe flats have faced a drawn out and complicated process to get an EWS1 form. The guidance published today will help leaseholders get this vital information by improving the way landlords and managing agents commission EWS1 forms and share those findings with the leaseholders who need them.

    The building safety crisis is a national crisis and it requires national solutions. While some progress is now belatedly being made by the Government, leaseholders are still facing huge bills for problems they played no part in causing. I’m determined to continue to fight for the rights of leaseholders to feel safe in their homes and to prevent them paying for a building safety crisis that is not of their making. That includes putting pressure on the private sector, the developers, the Government and those who manage these sites to ensure Londoners can feel safe in their homes again.