London’s Tube sees passenger numbers drop and Heathrow reports fall in travellers due to coronavirus

London’s Tube passenger numbers drop and Heathrow reports fall in travellers flying to Asia as coronavirus takes its toll on Britain’s transport network Heathrow revealed a 4.8 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger numbers While Transport for London boss revealed falling passenger numbers last week  The UK government is also not currently telling people to … Read more

Misogyny should be classed as a ‘hate crime’, says Sadiq Khan  

Misogyny should be classed as a ‘hate crime’, says ‘feminist’ London Mayor Sadiq Khan London Mayor Sadiq Khan has suggested misogyny should be a hate crime Currently hate crimes cover disability, race, religion, sexuality and transgender Mr Khan said he was a ‘proud feminist’ and wanted women to feel safe in London  By James Tapsfield, … Read more

Thousands shutdown streets across the world to mark International Women’s Day 

Events highlighting gender inequality are happening around the world today with marches, protests and gatherings planned in most major cities to celebrate International Women’s Day. The March4Women kicked off in London at around midday. The event combines feminist and climate movements, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is expected to attend.  Up to 500 … Read more

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall brave the weather to visit London’s Transport Museum

Their usual mode of transport is chauffeur driven car, but today the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall tried something a little different as they took the bus to isit London’s Transport museum.  Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they stood with their umbrellas at … Read more

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is not washing his hands amid coronavirus fears

The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realising they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more

London mayor Sadiq Khan says he wants to see Donald Trump lose election

London mayor Sadiq Khan steps up feud with Donald Trump saying he wants to see him defeated by ‘more successful’ Mike Bloomberg in US election because he ‘likes good guys to win’ Sadiq Khan has stepped up his long-running and bitter feud with Donald Trump  London mayor said he hopes the US president loses the … Read more

Fears that Boris will use court defeat as an excuse to shelve £14bn Heathrow project 

‘Don’t wobble’ plea to PM over third runway: Fears that Boris will use court defeat as an excuse to shelve £14bn Heathrow project Judges last year gave the green light for Heathrow’s third runway to be built But opponents will this week find out if they have won legal fight to block it PM Boris … Read more

London mayor Sadiq Khan is HECKLED as he visits Regent’s Park Mosque after prayer leader stabbed 

‘What has he done for us?’ London mayor Sadiq Khan is HECKLED as he visits Regent’s Park Mosque to reassure worshippers the day after a prayer leader was stabbed The Labour politician attended Friday Prayers at the London Central Mosque  Was being escorted through a throng of worshippers when he was heckled Raafat Maglad, who … Read more

London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands Britons get the right to ‘opt in’ for EU citizenship despite Brexit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands Britons get the right to ‘opt in’ for EU citizenship despite Brexit London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the EU to grant Britons ‘associate citizenship’ Scheme would allow UK citizens to retain some EU benefits like free movement Mr Khan travelled to Brussels today to discuss his Brexit plan with … Read more