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  • A good deal on the London Stadium was never an option

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    In securing a future for the London Stadium, the choice was never a great deal versus a bad deal, but between any deal or no deal at all.

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  • Cutting affordable housing quotas is a slap in the face for Labour voters

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    If Labour is no longer in favour of building affordable housing, what exactly is the party for, asks James Ford.

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  • What happened to Sadiq Khan’s promise to end Tube strikes?

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    Sadiq Khan promised there would be no Tube strikes under his mayoralty. So where is he now, asks James Ford.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: London Mayor Sadiq Khan extends his hands as his stand between passengers in the first Night Tube train along the Victoria line on August 20, 2016 in London, England. The London Underground's 24-hour service begins for the first time in its 153 year history. The new Night Tube will see both the Victoria and Central lines run through the night on Fridays and Saturdays. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
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    Mayor Sadiq Khan has staked his reputation – and your cash – on this year’s Carnival going off without a hitch, writes James Ford.

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