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Sadiq Khan under fire as Met could reopen 4,000 grooming gang cases | Politics | News

Sadiq Khan under fire as Met could reopen 4,000 grooming gang cases | Politics | News

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Sir Sadiq Khan is coming under fresh pressure (Image: Getty) Scotland Yard could reopen 4,000 grooming gang cases in London following a Daily Express probe. Police chiefs have been reviewing files dating back to 2010, amid fears many rapists are still roaming freely. More than 12,000 alleged incidents were reported to the Met during the period being examined. The cases are understood to involve a broader range of offender backgrounds and include intrafamilial abuse, online exploitation and in-person offending. The admission is hugely embarrassing for Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, who previously claimed there was “no reported cases” of rape gangs operating in the Capital. At a London Assembly committee session, he said: “My understanding from speaking to the police, and she will appreciate, I have done on a regular basis, is and I choose my words carefully for the reasons she will understand there are no reported cases and also no indication of the grooming gangs that she is concerned about in London.” But Tory politician Susan Hall described today’s revelations as “utterly …

Dr Amir Khan reveals 5 conditions made worse by the heatwave

Dr Amir Khan reveals 5 conditions made worse by the heatwave

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Dr Amir Khan is one of the UK’s leading medical experts (Image: Daily Mirror) The scorching heatwave continues to blast the UK, with this week seeing the temperatures ever recorded in June. While some love the hot weather, for others it can be very uncomfortable – and for people with a range of health conditions, it can be even more problematic. Dr Amir Khan, a familiar face on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, where he regularly dishes out useful health advice, posted a video on TikTok revealing the five health conditions which could be made worse during the heatwave, and urged anyone living with them to take extra care. “We are in the middle of a heatwave, and hot weather can actually make some medical conditions worse,” he said. “So here are five common ones to watch out for in this hot weather.” Asthma and lung conditions Dr Khan said: “Hot air can irritate the airways and higher levels of pollution and pollen during warm weather can trigger symptoms. “If you have asthma or …

London councils launch legal action against Sadiq Khan over cuts to affordable housing targets

London councils launch legal action against Sadiq Khan over cuts to affordable housing targets

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“London is becoming a tale of two cities, with luxury apartments bought up by overseas investors and left empty, while families languish on housing waiting lists, and 1 in 20 children in our city homeless and more than one million Londoners trapped in overcrowded housing or homes unfit for human habitation because of damp, mould or pests.” Source link

Sadiq Khan warns Andy Burnham against harming Britain by not investing in London after Keir Starmer resigns

Sadiq Khan warns Andy Burnham against harming Britain by not investing in London after Keir Starmer resigns

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The path is now clear for Andy Burnham to replace Sir Keir Starmer, after storming to victory in the Makerfield by-election and the Prime Minister’s subsequent resignation. Andy Burnham could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the keys to No10 PA Wire Amid the political frenzy, millions of voters including in London are asking themselves what a Burnham government would look like and how it would be different from Sir Keir’s administration. Here are some of the key issues. Mr Burnham has previously voiced support for a land value tax (LVT) which given land prices in the capital would hit London hardest if it was introduced. An LVT could also be introduced instead of stamp duty. Andy Burnham has voiced support for a land value levy which could replace council tax Mr Burnham has played down the idea that he may swiftly try to bring in a wealth tax. He previously said that there is “definitely a case” to reintroduce the 50p top rate of income tax in coming years. He has signalled he may want …

Sadiq Khan heralds ‘new era’ with ‘Singapore-style’ approach to housing

Sadiq Khan heralds ‘new era’ with ‘Singapore-style’ approach to housing

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Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £100 million investment in a new homes scheme, inspired by Singapore’s housing approach. City Hall will join the Silvertown Partnership and support the delivery of 7,000 new homes in the Royal Docks in east London. About 1,000 of the new homes are expected to be under construction by 2028. The investment is part of a new City Hall Developer scheme modelled on Singapore’s approach to housing development in which the state plays a central role by building 80% of homes and owning most of the land. Sir Sadiq said he hoped the initiative would allow City Hall to become an active developer in more sites across the capital, to help maximise affordable housing delivery. The announcement was made during the mayor’s trade mission to Singapore and Japan, where he is promoting London as a leading global destination for investment. Sir Sadiq said: “I am delighted to be launching our groundbreaking ‘Singapore-style’ housing development arm for the capital today. “I’m proud to be investing £100 million, one …

Sadiq Khan and Keir Starmer plot way to force through 21,000-home London ‘new town’ amid council opposition

Sadiq Khan and Keir Starmer plot way to force through 21,000-home London ‘new town’ amid council opposition

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Sir Sadiq Khan and the Prime Minister are set to discuss forcing through plans for thousands of new homes in London amid council opposition. Enfield council last week announced it had “formally withdrawn” support for 21,000 new homes due to be built on large swathes of Green Belt land in Crews Hill and Chase Park. Labour had supported the project, but the party lost control of the borough at the local elections on May 7. A new Tory-led minority administration, propped up by the Green Party, said the town hall would no longer be backing the “new town” and would also reject Tottenham Hotspur’s plan for a women’s training facility on Whitewebbs Park. Mayors from across England, including Sir Sadiq, will meet with Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss devolution, infrastructure and local transport. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan (Getty) Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell mayors that the Government will back them to push them through large projects that have stalled or been watered down. This includes challenging Enfield council’s refusal to …