ALT Poster from the Mayor of London announcing £36.5 million in government funding to help Londoners facing homelessness. The text reads: ‘GREAT NEWS – Government announces £36.5M to help Londoners facing homelessness.’ It details funding allocations: £28.4m to prevent and end rough sleeping, £7.1m to support families in temporary accommodation with essentials, and £960k for drug and alcohol treatment for people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness. The background shows a dimly lit city street.

ALT Two years on from the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, we remember all the innocent victims whose lives were cruelly stolen by Hamas. Our thoughts are also with the families whose loved ones were callously murdered, as well as with the hostages who disgracefully remain in captivity and must be released immediately. October 7 was the single deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust and a profoundly painful experience for London’s Jewish communities. We must never forget this atrocity, nor the deep distress and grief it has caused many Londoners. As the vile terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester last Thursday demonstrated, we still have far more to do to tackle the poison of antisemitism and drive it out of our society. Our Jewish communities must be able to live, work and worship freely – without the fear of harassment, discrimination, intimidation or violence.

ALT The fact they are currently unable to shows we must work much harder to stamp out antisemitism wherever it.We must never allow conflict overseas to divide us at home. As Mayor, I will continue my work to promote inter-faith dialogue and build bridges between our different religious communities. Whether it’s antisemitism or any other form of bigotry, London has no place for those who seek to sow the seeds of hate. On this solemn anniversary, we must also acknowledge the suffering and trauma since 7 October 2023. Like so many others, my heart aches for the tens of thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza who have been killed and the families who have been torn apart. Today, more than ever, I pray that the cycle of terror, killing and bloodshed that has engulfed the region can soon be brought to an end; that the surviving hostages can be set free; that vital humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza; and that Israelis and Palestinians can one day live side-by-side in two states and in peace.

ALT When I was informed of the appalling police behaviour that would be exposed by BBC Panorama, I knew it would be difficult to watch. But nothing can prepare you for seeing this kind of footage. It was sickening to watch police officers – those who are tasked with keeping our communities safe – display such blatant racism, misogyny, anti-Muslim hatred and excessive use of force. I know that I won’t be alone in feeling angry, disgusted and let down by the actions of these officers. Since being informed about this matter I have met with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to discuss the horrifying events and the further actions that need to be taken. I am quite clear, there must be zero tolerance of this kind of behaviour, a transformation in Met culture and no hiding place for officers who abuse their position of trust. I will continue to hold the Met to account as it makes vital reforms. I will not be satisfied until Londoners have the police service they deserve.

ALT From the TfL workers being punched and racially abused to women who were chased down the street - I’m deeply concerned about the alarming rise of racist attacks in our capital city. We are also seeing appalling incidents elsewhere in the country - some of which have included abhorrent violence towards children. These incidents illustrate the dangers of allowing racism to be normalised and mainstreamed. Real lives and personal safety are under threat. I will continue to speak out against racial inequalities and injustices, as well as providing support to organisations working to support our communities and bring people together. London is a successful, liberal and multicultural city. The greatest in the world. It will always be for everyone and I promise you: that will never change. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN