Enfield Dispatch

London mayor Sadiq Khan and Tory leader contender Robert Jenrick accuse each other of making ill-judged remarks, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A row broke out on Wednesday (23rd) after Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick accused mayor Sadiq Khan of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death and suggested the Met Police have given some Londoners “special status” in applying the law.

But an ally of Khan hit back, saying the Conservative MP’s remarks were “outrageous” and a “tasteless” attempt to turn Kaba’s shooting into “a political football”.

Lambeth Council admitted the combination of major roadworks and its Streatham Wells LTN had caused “significant strain on bus services”, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Sadiq Khan has “applauded” Lambeth Council for suspending a controversial low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN), while dismissing the idea it could set a precedent for the removal of similar schemes.