Following a request from a Romanian resident, London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued a message acknowledging Romanians as an important part of London's story and future, amidst recent issues.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has instructed Westminster council to abandon its policy that would prohibit new pubs and restaurants from opening in Soho and the West End, advocating for economic growth in nightlife.

Labour Against Antisemitism has called for an investigation into London Mayor Sadiq Khan following his recent comments referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a 'perpetrator of genocide'.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that despite a decrease in crime, narratives portraying London as dangerous have doubled on social media, often linked to anti-immigrant sentiment, as he works to reassure tourists.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent a letter to Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, thanking him and his team for their reception during his visit, stating the experience was deeply moving.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is among 26 new peers set to enter the House of Lords. Broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea will also join the Lords.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is providing financial support to Chelsea and Arsenal as part of broader plans by Premier League clubs to build or expand their stadiums.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan made a historic visit to Sarajevo, including the Potočari Memorial Center, where he emphasized the importance of remembering the genocide and discussed cooperation with local officials.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who previously stated there was 'no indication' of grooming gangs in the city, now faces new revelations as police are investigating 4,000 such cases.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged the UK and the Labour Party to reverse Brexit, stating that the capital's economy is 30 billion poorer and calling it the greatest act of masochism in English history.

London's Metropolitan Police chief, Mark Rowley, has warned that frontline police operations will suffer after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a contract between the force and the US tech company Palantir.

London commuters are bracing for a second day of Tube strike disruption as workers continue their walkout. Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged for last-minute talks to resolve the dispute.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is expected to advocate for a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16, following similar calls for action from Keir Starmer.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £6 million pledge to address the 'global emergency' of tech-enabled abuse targeting women and girls. He emphasized the urgent need to tackle these new forms of abuse.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that Starmer's executive is perceived as bureaucratic, expressing public anger and disappointment, and suggested that returning to the EU is the only solution to remedy Brexit's economic self-harm.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan discusses his decade in office, highlighting his focus on coalition-building and environmental record, while also expressing concerns about the national Labour party's direction.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has critically described Nigel Farage's Reform party as the 'poor man's MAGA,' drawing parallels to the American political movement.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has cautioned voters against using next month’s local elections as a referendum on Labour’s progress, suggesting that protest votes for parties like Reform or the Greens could lead to regret.

Following a similar stance in Marseille, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has deemed Kanye West's scheduled performance at a London festival on July 10th as 'unacceptable', opposing the rapper's appearance.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly set to make London Mayor Sadiq Khan a lord, a move that would enable Khan to take on a cabinet role as Starmer seeks to strengthen his position.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has invited the AI firm Anthropic to expand its operations in London, despite the US moving to designate the company as a supply chain risk.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly engaging with the CEO of an AI firm that was previously blacklisted by the Trump administration.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly engaging with the CEO of an AI firm that was previously blacklisted by the Trump administration.

The threat to the party in some parts of our country is now existential. But we can progress, as we have in London, by being bold and strong in our core beliefs Sadiq Khan is the mayor of…

London mayor says plan will create ‘world-leading urban space for shopping and leisure’

London Mayor Sadiq Khan took a nostalgic journey on the number 44 bus, reflecting on his father's time as a bus driver on the same route.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to commit to climate action, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change and the debate surrounding North Sea oil.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has introduced a strategy to make homes more resilient to rising temperatures, aiming to provide a model for other cities facing similar climate challenges.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan addresses online and media attacks portraying the city as dystopian and dangerous, asserting that London remains safe and vibrant for residents and tourists.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, along with broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea, are among 26 new peers appointed to enter the House of Lords.

More than 35,000 people from approximately 600 groups marched through central London for the annual LGBT+ Pride parade, making their way from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall. London Mayor Sadiq Khan also joined the celebration.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrived in Sarajevo and was hosted by Denis Bećirović at the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their meeting focused on discussions between the two cities.

The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for its pilot project with spy tech firm Palantir, despite London Mayor Sadiq Khan's previous concerns about broken procurement rules.

A social media post by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling London and Singapore global powerhouses during his visit, ignited scrutiny and debate over the reputations of both cities.

Palantir is set to challenge London Mayor Sadiq Khan after his office scrapped a £50 million police deal, citing concerns over value for money and procurement procedures.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has voiced his support for a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16. He views this measure as the most effective way to address the various harms children encounter online.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has indicated he will overrule the Soho Society's objections to new licensing applications for pubs and bars, stating their decision to challenge all new applications is 'bad' for the city.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed that reports of the city's decline are a myth, attributing such narratives to AI-driven rage-bait and lies.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should commit to the UK rejoining the European Union, advocating for a 'bigger and bolder' approach.

A Sikh restaurateur in London plans to sue the Metropolitan Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan, alleging continuous discriminatory treatment amidst a non-halal food dispute.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering opposing Scotland Yard's potential contract with Palantir for AI systems, citing concerns about using public money for firms that may act contrary to London's values.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is advocating for the creation of a state-backed unit to combat online disinformation and criticism, specifically targeting social media platforms.

Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a warning of a 'zero tolerance approach' to any repeat of the 'utterly unacceptable' disorder in Clapham, where six teenage girls were arrested after shops were stormed as part of a social media trend.

Reports indicate that Keir Starmer is considering offering a peerage to Sadiq Khan, a move suggested to shore up Starmer's own political position.

SADIQ Khan and journalist Saima Mohsin address the Iftar event at Trafalgar Square.—X/mayoroflondon • Badenoch defends shadow justice secretary for calling public prayer ‘an act of domination’ •…

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The Pentagon has identified AI firm Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, while Amodei apologized for a related memo.

Sadiq Khan woos CEO of AI firm blacklisted by Trump  The Times

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly courting the CEO of an AI firm that was previously blacklisted by former President Trump, signaling potential new partnerships or investments.

London mayor criticises PM for calling Greens ‘extreme’ after Gorton and Denton loss, saying it is a ‘flawed strategy’ Sadiq Khan: ‘Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the byelection’s lesson’ The mayor of London has said the Gorton and Denton byelection has exposed a “far-reaching change and fracturing” in UK politics and Labour must ditch its “flawed strategy” of taking liberal progressives for granted. In what appears to be an attack on Keir Starmer, S...

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A new study has found that the introduction of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) led to better lung size and function among children in the city, restoring capacity previously stunted by pollution. Mayor Sadiq Khan described Ulez as his hardest decision but highlighted its astonishing impact.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has voiced strong opposition to Westminster Council's controversial plans to prevent new venues in Soho from offering music, dancing, and similar entertainment, stating it's impossible to run a world-famous nightlife district with a 'village-hall mindset'.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent an emotional letter to the director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, Emir Suljagić, after his visit, describing his time in Srebrenica as a profound and lasting experience.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is advocating for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, joining calls for government action to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is lobbying for Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to become Chancellor, despite Miliband facing opposition from some Labour MPs over his net-zero policies.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan visited Bosnia and Herzegovina to pay respects to the victims of Srebrenica, warning against the dangers of lies and disinformation to society.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to use new powers to override local council opposition and implement seasonal pedestrianization for outdoor dining in Soho next summer.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has expanded the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) across the entire city, with overwhelming evidence cited to support the policy's effectiveness.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has initiated a £7 million campaign to combat the 'global scourge' of disinformation, stating that the city has faced a 'relentless and unprecedented attack of lies and hatred' on social media.

Palantir plans to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan after its £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police was blocked. This comes as the UK government is also reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to utilize a break clause.

Sadiq Khan has publicly backed Keir Starmer, warning Labour rebels against initiating a leadership contest and emphasizing the need for the party to accelerate its delivery pace.

Sadiq Khan's extended tenure as Mayor of London stands in sharp contrast to the high turnover in Downing Street, offering insights into achieving rapid progress in leadership.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is challenging the police's plan to extensively use Palantir's surveillance software, citing concerns that it goes against London's values and considering a veto on its procurement.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a warning that the Labour Party faces the risk of a significant defeat, or being "stonked," in the upcoming London elections. He attributed this potential outcome to the "Mandelson scandal."

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a warning about a "disinformation blizzard" targeting the city, claiming it is being portrayed as a city in decline.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged ministers to take significantly stronger action against social media companies for spreading disinformation, including about London crime rates, which he says erodes trust.

Allies of London Mayor Sadiq Khan have dismissed reports that he could join Keir Starmer’s cabinet, though it remains possible he could be granted a peerage and join the House of Lords while retaining his current role.

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated diversity and unity at a large open Iftar gathering in Trafalgar Square, attended by approximately 3,000 people.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has extended an invitation to San Francisco-based AI developer Anthropic to expand its operations in London, while also criticizing the Trump administration.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly engaging with the CEO of an AI firm that was previously blacklisted by the Trump administration, potentially signaling a shift in diplomatic or business relations.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly engaging with the CEO of an AI firm that was previously blacklisted by the Trump administration.

Asif Aziz’s real estate company Criterion Capital said the notices - issued ahead of a clampdown on landlords - were ‘routine and lawful tenancy matters’

Sadiq Khan promises to create ‘world-leading urban space’, with remaining traffic removed this summer Plans to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street have been given the official go-ahead, with the mayor, Sadiq Khan, promising to create a “world-leading urban space”. The remaining traffic – buses and taxis but also bikes, e-scooters and pedicabs – should be removed this summer, after a second public consultation on reshaping a central stretch of the capital’s famous shopping street. Continue r...

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00