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Council & Politics · HarrowLord Bailey: Tories must reach all Londoners to beat Khan
Lord Shaun Bailey believes the Conservative Party must select a mayoral contender capable of appealing to every part of London to succeed in 2028. He stated the party traditionally focused on wealthier inner and outer boroughs, but noted his own success in areas like Brent and Harrow.
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WorldHeathrow third runway opposed by Sadiq Khan over £9bn transport gap
Sadiq Khan has formally opposed Heathrow’s third runway, warning it would generate 60,000 extra daily road trips and require £9 billion of unfunded transport upgrades. The mayor, backed by seven London and home counties councils, argues the plans rely on outdated evidence and threaten net-zero goals. A parliamentary vote is expected in 2029.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow Conservatives oppose green belt housing plans from Labour and Khan
Harrow Conservatives have criticised Labour government and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s calls to build on green belt land. Councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman said the plans ignore local infrastructure shortages and remove green spaces forever. Residents are urged to resist the proposals.
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WorldSocial media ban for under-16s in London as Khan funds £1.5m summer scheme
Thousands of Londoners under 16 will be barred from TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram next year. Sadiq Khan has announced £1.5 million for summer activities, including football sessions with 11 London clubs, to reduce youth violence and exploitation during school holidays.
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WorldColliers Wood tower AC split sparks outrage
A 19-storey tower block in Colliers Wood has seen its air conditioning switched off for residents in temporary accommodation, leading to temperatures exceeding 40C. Private tenants in the same building reported functioning units, prompting accusations of a 'tale of two temperatures'. Sadiq Khan's office called the situation 'completely unacceptable'.
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