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Council & Politics · LondonCleverly vows to oppose "anti-London" government decisions
Conservative mayoral hopeful James Cleverly has pledged to resist any "anti-London" decisions made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Cleverly, one of four Tories seeking the party's nomination for the 2028 London mayoral election, also criticised current Mayor Sadiq Khan for his perceived lack of opposition to government policies impacting the city.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney schools record highest London permanent exclusions
Hackney recorded the highest rate of permanent school exclusions in London for the 2024/25 academic year, with 50 pupils excluded. This rate is 2.7 times the London average and contrasts with a city-wide fall in exclusions.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor Sadiq Khan appeals to reject Heathrow third‑runway plan
Mayor Sadiq Khan has formally appealed to the government to reject the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement. While the plan forecasts up to 61,000 jobs by 2055, the mayor and the London Assembly warn of worsening pollution and overloaded transport networks.
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Council & Politics · LondonReform UK mayoral candidate faces funding probe questions
Reform UK's candidate for London Mayor, Laila Cunningham, has addressed allegations of improper foreign funding for party polls. While a police investigation is underway, Cunningham stated that funds for her mayoral campaign are held in a distinct and traceable account.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor Sadiq Khan’s messages to be searched in Palantir legal dispute
The High Court has instructed that Lord Khan’s texts, emails and chat logs, together with those of more than a dozen senior officials, be reviewed for relevance to Palantir’s lawsuit over a halted artificial‑intelligence deal worth £50 million. A full hearing is set for January 2027.
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Council & Politics · LondonGLA spends £1.35m on TfL ads for mayor’s ten‑year anniversary, Assembly raises transparency concerns
The Greater London Authority allocated £1.35 million to marketing that featured over 1,500 TfL posters and 53 digital screens celebrating the Mayor’s ten‑year term. Assembly Member Hina Bokhari criticised the lack of transparency, while GLA Director Nicole Valentinuzzi highlighted benefits for homelessness and Brexit advice.
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Council & Politics · LondonAndy Burnham backs Sadiq Khan for fourth term
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared his full support for Sadiq Khan to seek a fourth term as Mayor of London. Burnham dismissed accusations from Tory candidate James Cleverly that he is 'anti-London', calling the claim 'ludicrous'. A recent poll suggests Khan would win re-election comfortably.
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Council & Politics · LondonSadiq Khan convicted over untaxed Nissan Micra he says he does not own
Sadiq Khan was convicted in his absence at Herefordshire Magistrates’ Court on 18 August for failing to tax a 2002 Nissan Micra. The court fined him £340.84, but City Hall states the car does not belong to the Mayor or TfL. The DVLA sent notices to a Gordon Ramsay restaurant instead of TfL’s offices.
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Council & Politics · LondonJames Cleverly quits shadow cabinet for London Mayor bid
Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet to pursue selection as the party's candidate for London Mayor in 2028. He stated the capital needs a champion prepared to fight for its future.
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