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By rushing to endorse TfL’s ban on Uber, Sadiq’s told the world that London is closed to innovators and investors

September 25, 2017 by Nick de Bois

For someone who promised to be the most pro business Mayor of London ever, Sadiq Khan’s credentials have taken a huge knock with TfL’s outright ban on Uber following their decision not to renew Uber’s licence at the end of this month.

Filed Under: Comment

After a year of delays it’s time for Sadiq to get serious about knife crime

July 3, 2017 by Nick de Bois

Last year saw a 20 per cent rise in knife attacks involving injuries to victims, up from 3,663 to 4,415. That’s someone being injured every two hours. This year alone there has been 30 deaths – and 24 of the victims have been under 25 years of age.

Filed Under: Comment

To retake City Hall, the Conservatives must learn from Sadiq and Ken

January 18, 2017 by Nick de Bois

We should learn from Labour who benefitted from this in 2012 when Ken Livingstone seeking to return to the Mayoralty after being defeated by Boris in 2008, was re-selected officially in late 2010.

Filed Under: Comment, Featured

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