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election for the Mayor of London is scheduled for May 2 and the battleground of candidates challenging the incumbent, Sadiq Khan, is gradually expanding with two Indian-origin entrepreneurs in the race as independent candidates. While businessman Tarun Ghulati, 63, had launched his mayoral campaign during a visit to India at the end of last year, property entrepreneur Shyam Batra, 62, is the latest entrant to the contest making up nearly a dozen candidates.

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says that the new Labour government is backing the construction of third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport

London’s traffic cameras are under attack

London’s traffic cameras are under attack

ULEZ) to outer London boroughs is lawful, dismissing the legal action launched by five Conservative-run councils. The expansion, set to begin on August 29, will charge the drivers of highly polluting vehicles £12.50 per day to incentivize cleaner transport alternatives and improve the city's air quality.

This is important because the British government has said that stepping in to host the commonwealth games is ‘slightly ahead of time’. Which Commonwealth nation has come forward? New Zealand and another Australian state have said that they are not ready to host the multisports event. The Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago are hosting the Commonwealth Youth Games from August 4 to August 11. More than one thousand athletes between the age of 14 and 18 are expected to participate in the youth games. As they have the infrastructure ready and have invested a lot, they may be ready to host the event, but the Caribbean islands are yet to make an offer. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown interest in hosting the match considering the fact that GBP 500 is less than what it may cost in other countries to host such a massive event. He has said that London ‘stands ready’ to host the games, but he added that it is up to the government to submit the bid. But the government wants Australia to take the responsibility.Indian Olympic General Secretary Rajiv Mehta has said that India is interested in holding the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Malaysian state of Selangor has also shown interest in hosting the games. The Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur hosted the event in 1998. Sri Lanka was preparing in November 2020 to offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Hambantota. Similarly, the Canadian city of Victoria too has said that it can host the games. Canada hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1994.

Susan Hall, a prominent figure in London politics, has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the upcoming London mayoral election in May 2024. As the deputy leader and former leader of the London Assembly Conservatives, Hall brings a wealth of experience. In a two-horse race against opponent Mozammel Hossain, she emerged victorious with 57% of the vote. Now, Hall is determined to defeat the incumbent mayor, Sadiq Khan, and offer Londoners the change they need. After securing 57% of the vote, Susan Hall expressed her gratitude for the support she received and emphasized her commitment to bringing positive change to London. As the Conservative candidate, she said she intends to tackle critical issues such as crime, the housing crisis, and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Safety is a top priority said, Hall, and she plans to establish a dedicated team within the Metropolitan Police to track down and apprehend muggers and burglars.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is currently involved in a legal battle over his proposal to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in the city. Five Conservative-led councils have challenged the expansion in court, arguing that Khan's actions are unlawful. The court proceedings began today, and the verdict will be delivered at a later date.

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