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Tories pledge to end Labour's 'all-out war on the driver' with plans to REVERSE Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion in London and give local residents greater power to block 20mph zones and low-traffic neighb
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The Tories plan to launch a clampdown on 'anti-driver' measures including urban 20mph zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods, and roll back the Ulez car tax in London if they win the election. Rishi Sunak today pledges to introduce a Backing Drivers Bill in the first session of the next Parliament that would give local residents the power to call local referenda …

The Tories plan to launch a clampdown on 'anti-driver' measures including urban 20mph zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods, and roll back the Ulez car tax in London if they win the election. Rishi Sunak today pledges to introduce a Backing Drivers Bill in the first session of the next Parliament that would give local residents the power to call local referenda …

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Pakistani-origin Sadiq Khan Saturday won a third term as London's mayor, capping a round of local elections across England that confirmed the political supremacy of the Labour Party and spelt misery for Britain's Conservative government, CNN reported. Sadiq Khan makes a speech as he is re-elected for a record third time as Mayor of London, following the counting of votes, …

The London mayoral election has reached a critical juncture with reports that the race hangs in the balance following a local elections backlash from Muslim voters over the party's stance on Gaza. #VoteLabour 🌹 https://t.co/wwDY7CW2MA pic.twitter.com/wkaF0xI3KG — Sadiq Khan May 2, 2024 London Mayor Election Results Could Signal Gaza-Related Backlash Among Muslim Voters While ballots were cast on Thursday, the …

Sadiq Khan was re-elected as London's Mayor, final results showed on Saturday, helping to cement the Labour Party's commanding lead over the governing Conservatives in local elections ahead of Britain's national vote later this year. London is the latest of dozens of English councils and mayoralties that Labour has won in the local elections that took place on Thursday, inflicting …

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer take their wives on the local election trail - while other politicians turn up to vote with babies and pets - as Tory rebels wait to pounce if fears of council and mayoral
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer took their wives on the local election trail today as they brace for the verdict of voters. Rishi Sunak was out canvassing in Chelsea with wife Akshata this morning Keir Starmer, pictured with wife Victoria today, said Labour is 'hopeful' it will win the West Midlands contest in an interview with Sky News Tees Valley …

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer took their wives on the local election trail today as they brace for the verdict of voters. Rishi Sunak was out canvassing in Chelsea with wife Akshata this morning Keir Starmer, pictured with wife Victoria today, said Labour is 'hopeful' it will win the West Midlands contest in an interview with Sky News Tees Valley …

The Archaeological Survey of India on March 22 conducted a survey of the controversial Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex situated in the tribal-dominated Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh and made preparations for using carbon-dating equipment, officials said in Dhar. A 15-member ASI team along with senior local police and district administration officials readied the site for scientific assessments following a Madhya …

In victory speech, Khan promises to ‘build bridges’ and create jobs as UK capital emerges from pandemic. Sadiq Khan has been re-elected mayor of London, in a tighter-than-expected race, providing a boost to the opposition Labour party after a series of disappointing results in Thursday’s local elections. “I am deeply humbled by the trust Londoners have placed in me to …

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