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  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Statement Following Fire in Elephant and Castle

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Statement Following Fire in Elephant and Castle

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 28 June 2021.

    My thoughts are with all those affected by the very serious fire in Elephant and Castle. I am in close contact with the Fire Commissioner.

    I want to thank our brave emergency services – the London Fire Brigade, Met Police, London Ambulance Service and British Transport Police, who acted quickly to ensure both residents and passengers at the nearby station were safely evacuated.

    The fire is now under control. Two people, one police officer and one member of the public are being treated for smoke inhalation. I wish them and others affected a speedy recovery.

    I urge the public to avoid the area whilst our firefighters and emergency services continue their work in the area. There are significant road closures in place and the tube station is shut.

    If you live nearby, please follow the advice from London Fire Brigade and close all doors and windows.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Statement on EU Settlement Scheme Deadline

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Statement on EU Settlement Scheme Deadline

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 29 June 2021.

    Tomorrow marks the application deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme and I want to make a final appeal to European Londoners and their families. Speak to your eligible friends, colleagues and family members and make sure they’ve all applied to the scheme.

    I remain hugely concerned that with hundreds of thousands of people caught up in the Government’s application backlog, many European Londoners face a real risk of discrimination from Thursday onwards. We know the backlog will take months and months to clear but it is still not too late for ministers to do the right thing and announce an extension to the application deadline to avoid the huge stress and anxiety their application backlog will have created.

    I also urge the Government to introduce physical proof of status – their policies mean that immigration checks are being conducted by non-experts – landlords, employers and others who may not know or understand the complexities of EU citizens’ new immigration status, which is digital-only. There is no doubt that the lack of printed evidence creates barriers in accessing work, housing and essential services and we have already seen the harm that these policies have had on many people, including the Windrush generation and their families.

    I will continue to do all I can to support European citizens living in the capital – they continue to make a massive contribution to our economic, cultural and social life, and everything that makes our city so great.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Hydrogen Buses

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Hydrogen Buses

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 23 June 2021.

    We have made real progress in London to clean up our air, but we still have a long way to go because toxic air pollution in our city is still leading to thousands of premature deaths every year and is stunting the growth of children’s lungs. As part of our world-leading ongoing efforts, I’m proud to announce England’s first hydrogen double decker buses, which don’t produce any harmful emissions, will now be put into service.

    Our investment in these hydrogen buses is not only helping us to clean up London’s air, but is supporting jobs and local economics across the UK. This is a great demonstration of how tackling air pollution and the climate crisis and boosting economic growth is about regions working together, investing in the very latest technology.

    I’ve worked hard to ensure TfL’s entire core bus fleet across London now meets the ULEZ standards, and this includes 500 electric buses. Our new investment in hydrogen buses will move us even closer to our ambition of making all London buses zero-emission by 2030.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Fan Zone in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Fan Zone in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 17 June 2021.

    I am delighted that we are able to continue thanking our key workers and community groups by welcoming them to the Fan Zone at Trafalgar Square for England’s remaining group games. The opening weekend of the tournament was a huge success and I felt truly privileged to watch the match alongside Londoners who have given so much for our city over the last 16 months.

    My mission over the next three years is to put the dark days of the pandemic behind us and to deliver a better and brighter future for all Londoners. Despite the need to maintain social distancing for longer than planned, I’m confident that the remaining weeks of Euro 2020 will still provide a vibrant celebration and economic boost to the capital.

    I urge anyone not fortunate enough to get a place in the public ballot to continue to watch the matches at home or in a Covid-safe environment.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Air Quality Monitoring in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Air Quality Monitoring in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 17 June 2021.

    The focus of this Clean Air Day is on protecting children’s health – and we know toxic air pollution in London stunts the growth of children’s lungs and worsens chronic illnesses such as asthma.

    That’s why tackling air pollution in our city has been a priority for me since I was first elected in 2016 and I’m more determined than ever to do everything I can to consign air pollution to the history books.

    I’m really proud that a further 131 air quality sensors are set to be added to London’s network, and later this year we are taking the pivotal step of expanding the world-first Ultra Low Emission Zone up to the North and South Circulars later this year, which will improve the health of all Londoners and deliver a cleaner, greener and fairer city.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Anniversary of Grenfell Tower Fire Tragedy

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Anniversary of Grenfell Tower Fire Tragedy

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 14 June 2021.

    London will never forget the tragic events of 14 June 2017, when 72 people lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire. Four years on from this national tragedy, my thoughts remain with bereaved families, survivors and residents as they remember their loved ones.

    There are many whose lives will never be the same after Grenfell. We owe it to the people who died, to the survivors and the entire community to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.

    While dealing with their own grief and recovery, the Grenfell community have been unwavering in their dignity and strength, continuing to campaign and fight for justice and public safety. As Mayor of this city, I stand with them and I will continue to be relentless in holding those responsible to account, doing everything in my power to ensure all Londoners feel safe in their homes.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Anniversary of London Bridge Attack

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Anniversary of London Bridge Attack

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 3 June 2021.

    On the fourth anniversary of the appalling terrorist attack on London Bridge, Londoners are once again uniting to remember the victims, their loved ones and the heroic first responders who ran towards danger to try to save lives.

    This cowardly attack sought to fracture our communities and destroy our way of life. It was not only an attack on London, but an attack on the freedoms and values we as Londoners hold dear. Despite the loss of eight precious lives, the unshakeable spirit of our city serves as a reminder to all who would seek to divide us that they will never succeed.

    Four years have passed but Londoners will never forget the innocent victims of that tragic day. We will continue to mourn their passing and honour their memory by remaining united. I am proud that Londoners recognise we have so much more in common than that which divides us and I know we will help heal our great city by staying true to the values that bind us together.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Early Years Provision

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Early Years Provision

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 4 June 2021.

    London’s early years sector is a lifeline for so many families, providing their children with high-quality education and care and giving them the best possible start in life. But these nurseries and childminders have been hit hard by the pandemic, and many are facing a battle to survive.

    That’s why I’m proud to be working with the Early Years Alliance and CEEDA to give nurseries and childminders across the capital the support they need to continue their life-changing work. By investing in London’s early years education sector, I’m investing in our social and economic recovery, and in our future as a city, and urge the Government to do the same.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on the Climate Emergency

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on the Climate Emergency

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 2 June 2021.

    Creating jobs and tackling the climate emergency are two of my priorities for London and that’s why I am delighted London is leading the way on a retrofit revolution. With the COP26 summit taking place later this year, it’s vital that we show how London is leading the way with our Green New Deal.

    A strong economic recovery from COVID-19 and a green recovery are not mutually exclusive. This transformative approach to retrofit will directly help those living in ageing, energy-inefficient homes, and could play a vital role cutting energy bills and tackling fuel poverty. It will also support Londoners with the skills they need for jobs in the green economy, rebuilding our city post-COVID so that it’s cleaner, greener and fairer.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Council Housing in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Council Housing in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, in Southwark on 1 June 2021.

    Building genuinely affordable housing is one of my top priorities and I’m proud that we stand at the beginning of a council homebuilding renaissance in London.

    When I was elected five years ago I was determined to do everything I could to help reverse many years of declining council home building. Now, thanks to our hard work, we’re once again seeing these vital homes return to every corner of the capital. I’m delighted to be here in Southwark, a borough that has truly embraced council homebuilding with ambitious targets to start 11,000 homes over the next 20 years.

    But we still have so much to do. We must maintain our relentless focus on tackling London’s housing crisis, push the Government for more funding and deliver the high-quality homes Londoners demand and deserve.