Londoners face £20 council tax rise for police and fire
Sadiq Khan's draft budget proposes a £20 annual council tax increase for the average London home, funding a police crackdown on phone theft and fire service upgrades. Read the full details.
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Khan accused of 'gaslighting' over London crime stats
Sadiq Khan rejects claims he 'cherry-picked' falling murder rates to mask rising knife crime. The Mayor and a Tory Assembly Member clash at City Hall. Read the full story.
London safety debate: Readers clash over crime stats
Metro readers debate London's safety, arguing soaring 'low-level' crime like phone theft and fare dodging undermines official murder rate statistics. Have your say in the comments.
Reform UK's Laila Cunningham Launches London Mayor Bid
Reform UK has named Laila Cunningham as its 2027 London mayoral candidate. With polls surging, could Nigel Farage's party win City Hall? Analysis inside.
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Sport England suspends its X account, citing a platform environment hostile to women. Chair Chris Boardman criticises Elon Musk and AI tool Grok for amplifying misogyny.
London's murder rate hits record low, sparking safety debate
New data shows London's murder rate is the lowest since records began, sparking a fierce debate among readers about safety, political rhetoric, and life in the capital. Join the conversation.
Sport England suspends X account over Grok AI concerns
Sport England has indefinitely suspended its X account, citing a platform environment hostile to women and girls, amplified by Grok AI. Read why they've walked away.
London's Theft Crisis: Khan's Safety Claims Challenged
Exclusive data reveals London's theft epidemic with over 90,000 shoplifting cases and a 0.6% charge rate for theft from person. Dr Lawrence Newport urges new priorities for Mayor and Met Police.
London murder rate lowest in over a decade
London's homicide figures for 2025 show a significant drop, with 97 murders marking the lowest rate in over a decade. Analysis reveals the impact of the Violence Reduction Unit and new police tactics.
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Sadiq Khan: London one of world's safest cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declares the capital one of the world's safest cities as homicide rates hit a decade low. He also takes a swipe at Donald Trump and praises New York's new mayor. Read the full story.
Angry Ginge considers darts Q-School after I'm A Celeb
I'm A Celebrity winner Angry Ginge reveals he is considering entering PDC Q-School, inspired by world champion friend Luke Littler. Read his exclusive comments.
Mamdani's First 10 Days: Action on Childcare and Rent
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's initial policy moves focus on affordable childcare and tenant rights, countering right-wing predictions of chaos. Analysis of his first days in office.
Coach Reveals Rise of Chinese Snooker Stars Wu & Si
Exclusive interview with Roger Leighton, the English coach who shaped Wu Yize and Si Jiahui. Discover their journey from cheeky kids to Masters contenders. Read their incredible story.
Reform UK's London Mayor candidate pledges 'Londoners first'
Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election, pledges a manifesto shaped by a two-year listening tour of the capital. She aims to challenge Sadiq Khan's record.
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Reform UK names candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028
Reform UK has selected Westminster Councillor Laila Cunningham to run for Mayor of London in 2028. She pledges to scrap ULEZ, tackle knife crime, and end Tube strikes through automation.
Reform candidate accused of talking down London with 'pity' claim
Reform UK's new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, has drawn criticism for claiming people now 'pity' Londoners. She and Nigel Farage paint a grim picture of crime, despite official statistics showing falls.
Reform announces Laila Cunningham for London Mayor
Reform UK has selected Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham as its candidate for the 2028 London mayoral election. She vows a 'war on crime' and challenges Sadiq Khan's record.
Littler heads 2026 Premier League Darts roster
World champion Luke Littler will headline the 2026 Premier League Darts, featuring eight players competing for a potential £510,000 top prize across 17 events. The season concludes at London's O2 Arena in May.
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Mamdani's First Orders as NYC Mayor Reverse Adams, Trump Policies
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani uses inaugural week to sign executive orders reversing predecessor's measures and pledging a new era of public engagement. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as 112th Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor on 1 January 2026, marking the start of a bold political project focused on mass participation and universal welfare. Discover how his approach challenges decades of political apathy.
Weekend Sports: Darts Final, Ashes & Old Firm Derby
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NYC's First Muslim Mayor Mamdani Inaugurated, Vows Change
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor, pledging an era of 'expansive' democratic socialist governance. Read about his historic win and bold policy agenda.
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Zohran Mamdani inaugurated as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, becomes NYC's first Muslim mayor, pledging a 'new era' of democratic socialist governance. Key allies AOC and Bernie Sanders attended the historic ceremony.
Green Leader Polanski Challenges Khan and Labour Government
Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells the LDRS it's 'impossible' to separate London's issues from national Labour failures. Read his exclusive City Hall interview.
Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, 34, is sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor in a historic ceremony. The Democratic socialist outlines his vision for affordable housing and public transit. Read his full story.
Darts Stars Want Five-Year Bans for Whistling Fans
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Zohran Mamdani: Quotes That Defined His NYC Mayoral Win
Explore the key quotes from democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic campaign to become Mayor of New York, from challenging Trump to his viral subway burrito moment.
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