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Angela Rayner backs Sadiq Khan as mayoral race heats up, Conservatives name four hopefuls
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has declared her support for Mayor Sadiq Khan should he run for a fourth term, while the Conservative Party has released a four‑candidate shortlist for the 2028 London mayoral election, featuring Sir James Cleverly.
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Transport & TfL · NewhamStratford International station revival plans revealed
Stratford International station, which has been closed for international services since 2009, could be revived to serve cross-Channel trains. Plans by the Mayor of London aim for services to begin by 2030, with a potential £20 million revamp.
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Mayoral election: Candidates emerge as Khan's plans unclear
As the race for the next London mayoral election heats up, the Conservative party is actively shortlisting candidates. Meanwhile, Peter Murray plans to run as an independent, and the Liberal Democrats have seen two members express interest in the role.
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Transport & TfL · LondonPrivate hire drivers protest robotaxi rollout in King's Cross
Private hire drivers protested outside Wayve's King's Cross headquarters on Saturday, organised by the ADCU, citing concerns that autonomous vehicles threaten their livelihoods. They called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to take a clear stance against the technology's widespread adoption.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon New Year's Eve fireworks tickets go on sale Oct 23
Tickets for London's 2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display will be available from Friday 23 October 2026 at 12 noon via Ticketmaster. Standard tickets cost £20 for London residents and £40 for others, with premium options at £35 and £55 respectively.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon poll shows 67% would vote to rejoin EU
A YouGov poll released in October 2026 found that 67% of London adults would vote to rejoin the European Union, compared with 44‑50% in other English regions. The result follows calls from the mayor and Labour MPs for a second referendum.
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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 · WestminsterOxford Street to close to traffic from October 2026
A 1km stretch of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 26 October 2026. The Mayor of London announced the date, which has been met with criticism from Westminster City Council over access, pollution, and safety concerns.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL to launch new public bus operator
Transport for London is launching a new publicly owned bus company, Buses for London, to run a selection of services from late 2027. The move aims to improve value, safety, and environmental goals for the capital's bus network.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor rejects bus driver rights bill
The Mayor of London has rejected a proposed Bill of Rights for bus drivers, opting instead for an evolving approach to working conditions. While agreeing to install toilets on all routes and air conditioning in cabins by May 2027, he refused to enshrine all 12 demands in operator contracts.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon schools see fewer exclusions after Inclusion Charter
London's schools have seen a notable reduction in pupil absenteeism, suspensions, and permanent exclusions following the implementation of the Inclusion Charter. The initiative, launched in 2024, has led to rates falling to half the national average, with specific boroughs reporting substantial decreases.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor told to secure London Stadium naming rights
The Mayor of London has been urged to secure naming rights for the London Stadium, which costs taxpayers nearly £20 million annually. West Ham's relegation is expected to add £1.8 million to this cost.
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Crime & Safety · LondonSeven arrested after four men stabbed in Bromley
Seven men have been arrested following a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon. Four men sustained stab wounds, with one in critical condition and three receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation set to go traffic‑free in October
Transport for London says work on the Oxford Street pedestrian scheme will start soon, with the first section expected to close to traffic in October 2026. Westminster’s Conservative leader claims the mayor shortcut the process, while the government confirmed no assessment was needed.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonNew DLR trains return to service on Stratford‑Woolwich route
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains is back on the tracks after a software fault forced a ten‑month withdrawal. Modifications are finished and the phased rollout begins on the Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal line.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTrump says police avoid parts of London as homicide count hits record low
Donald Trump told GB News that police refuse to patrol some London districts, while Metropolitan Police figures confirm homicide numbers fell to 97 in 2025, the lowest level in over a decade. The mayor’s office rejected the claim as inaccurate.
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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 urged to condemn RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s London visit
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan faces calls to condemn the visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, whose organisation critics link to violence against religious minorities in India. Campaigners want security increased and the Home Office to assess whether Bhagwat should be banned.
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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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