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Capital makes play for holding quadrennial event after Victoria pulls out over spiralling costs
Conservatives lost two seats but hung on to Uxbridge due in part to voter concern over Labour pollution charge
Labour leader Starmer blames policy for Uxbridge by-election loss but capital’s mayor says move is ‘right’
Party strategists examine themes on which to fight Labour at next national poll
Rolling industrial action to take place in capital over five days between July 23 and 28
Sir Keir Starmer is not exploring rent freeze or devolving powers in spite of soaring prices in capital
Also in this newsletter, next steps for the Public Order Act and reigniting calls for police reform
Sadiq Khan calls for ‘assurance’ that lessons have been learnt after protest suppression stokes liberty fears
The former MP warns against ‘bashing’ the capital as he seeks a record third term
UK capital transport authority acted on concerns about World Cup host’s stance on LGBT+ rights and migrant workers
Sadiq Khan to introduce £110mn scrappage scheme to encourage trading in of dirty vehicles
While those in the country treat them like pests, townies are dangerously soft on our new neighbours. But are there limits to the urban welcome?
Sadiq Khan says opposition Labour party is benefiting from Tory funding squeeze on capital’s public transport
Cost of using passenger services in capital to climb 4.8% as mayor seeks to rebuild TfL finances after pandemic
Home secretary Priti Patel says ‘strong and decisive leadership’ needed to restore public confidence in the Met
London mayor Sadiq Khan had expressed dissatisfaction with Cressida Dick’s response to series of crises
Mayor of London says force’s commissioner Cressida Dick has ‘days and weeks’ to draw up reform programme
Sadiq Khan prepares radical options on expanding ultra-low emission zone and charging drivers in capital
High rates of compliance add to budget strains for capital’s transport body
Clipping London’s wings will not help other cities and regions to soar
Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected calls by business to delay move that takes effect on Monday
Action to address ‘grave level of public concern’ in wake of cases against officers is criticised for being inadequate
London mayor and Scottish government will enforce mandatory face coverings after July 19
Sadiq Khan ‘confident’ games at Wembley will be safe as he moves ahead with capital’s economic recovery plan
NHS and mayor to attend community summit as UK reports most daily infections since February
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