Pride 2016: London march in photos June 25, 2016 Thousands of people from across the world are flooding through London’s streets on the 43rd annual Pride march through the capital. Rainbow flags are being flown across a number of city landmarks, with others list up to celebrate the occasion. Conservative MP and International Development Secretary Justine Greening, also chose today to announce she is in a [...]
Bookies cut the odds on Boris for next Prime Minister June 24, 2016 Boris Johnson has been named as early favourite to replace David Cameron as Prime Minister by William Hill and Ladbrokes. The bookmakers have both named the former London mayor as even money favourite to become the next elected Conservative leader, with William Hill cutting Johnson from 11/4, and Ladbrokes cutting his price from 6/4. Home secretary [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan has said it is “crucial” for UK to remain in single market, despite yesterday’s Brexit vote June 24, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan has sought to reassure business and investors of the city's status, while also noting that the UK's membership of the single market remains "crucial". Brexit campaigners, including Boris Johnson, have been clear that the UK must detach from the market. However, Khan said that despite yesterday's Leave vote, the UK should still retain [...]
Defence secretary to pay compensation to Tooting imam over Islamic State claims June 23, 2016 Defence secretary Michael Fallon has issued a public apology to Tooting imam Suliman Gani over claims he supported Islamic State, agreeing to pay Gani compensation, and meet his legal costs. Fallon attacked Gani during the London Mayoral campaign, echoing a claim made by David Cameron in parliament that the imam backed the extremists. The false [...]
Corbyn: Future Labour government would back financial transaction tax June 22, 2016 A future Labour government would back the EU on a financial transaction tax, Jeremy Corbyn said at the party's final Remain rally. The Labour leader announced his support for the tax standing alongside London mayor Sadiq Khan whose against the measure. Corbyn said the levy was “a very sensible proposal I am sure everybody in this building would agree [...]
Sadiq Khan slams Boris Johnson’s “toothless” Concordat housing scheme at Mayor’s Question Time June 22, 2016 Sadiq Khan has slammed former mayor Boris Johnson's flagship housing scheme for failing to stop new London homes being sold as "golden bricks" to overseas investors. Johnson's Concordat scheme, which was launched in 2014, was pitched as the solution to stopping major developers advertising London homes abroad first for overseas buyers, who had months more [...]
Dove and Persil maker Unilever to wash out gender stereotyping from adverts June 22, 2016 Unilever has vowed to step away from gender stereotyping in adverts. The company behind Dove, Persil and Magnum has made the pledge after it commissioning research showing 40 per cent of women do not identify with other women they see in adverts. Read more: Khan: "Beach body ready" adverts should be banned “Stereotyping in advertising is [...]
EU referendum: Ruth Davidson more likely to succeed David Cameron after Wembley TV debate June 22, 2016 Fresh off the back of an impressive Scottish parliamentary election, Ruth Davidson's impressive performance during last night's live EU debate has resulted in her being more likely to succeed David Cameron as Tory leader. Bookmaker William Hill twice shortened their odds for Davidson to be next leader of the Conservative party during the debate, first [...]
Labour has unveiled plans for a last-gasp “Rally to Remain” in London today, bringing together some of the party’s most senior figures June 22, 2016 Labour has launched a last ditch effort to convince its supporters to vote Remain this week, bringing together party leaders for a final rally in London. The event will see Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn joined by London mayor Sadiq Khan, Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones and Alan Johnson, leader of [...]
London mayors past and present have launched furious attacks on each other in the final TV live debate before Thursday’s Brexit vote June 21, 2016 Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan have crossed swords on live TV over the implications of a Brexit for London, ahead of Thursday's referendum vote. Addressing 6,000 people in London, Khan blasted Johnson over the Leave campaign's focus on immigration, while Johnson returned fire over the UK's loss of sovereignty. The current mayor accused his predecessor of “project hate”, while [...]