Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@MayorofLondon
Husband, father, and Mayor of the greatest city in the world. He/Him. Tweets before 9 May 2016 are from the previous Mayor.
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Five million visitors can't all be wrong.
London remains one of the world's safest global cities, and we're working every day to make it even safer.
Tonight London stood with Berlin.
I joined thousands of Londoners in Soho Square to send a message of togetherness with LGBTQIA+ people in the capital and around the world.
Extremists attempt to drive a wedge between our communities. We will never let them win. We will show that love will always be stronger than hate.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Ignore the haters. The evidence is clear: crime is falling and London remains one of the safest big cities in the world.
To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too.
Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice.
You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
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The naysayers keep talking London down, but we’ll stick to the facts.
Met data shows neighbourhood crime is down 14%, with 35,000 fewer offences and 13,000 fewer phone thefts in the last year alone.
The evidence is clear: London is safe for all to enjoy this summer.
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Congratulations to @Arsenal - the first London club to win the league in almost a decade and 22 years in the making 👏🏽
Our NHS nurses give everything to save lives. Facing racist abuse in return is not part of the job.
Anyone who cares for Londoners deserves dignity and respect at work, and anything less diminishes us all as a city and society.
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It’s not inevitable that perpetrators use technology to harass, intimidate or stalk their victims - it’s a choice.
And it’s one we’re taking seriously, bringing technology providers, policymakers and victims together today at City Hall to launch £6m of funding to find solutions.
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A huge achievement!
🌹Massive congrats to @RedRosesRugby on Sunday’s phenomenal victory to take home the Six Nations Grand Slam - simply unstoppable.
Protecting our children from exploitation and vile grooming gangs is non-negotiable.
We must use every tool possible to target perpetrators, disrupt their networks, and keep young people safe. I welcome this investment and action from the @ukhomeoffice.
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Tech-enabled abuse is a global emergency. Regulation has not kept pace with reality - women and girls are being harassed, humiliated and hunted online.
Today, I’ve announced a new £6m fund to better support the victims and survivors.
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The Grenfell community has shown unrelenting dignity and courage in their fight for justice.
I welcome the Met's update that all files for charging decisions will be submitted by the end of September. All those responsible must be held to account.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
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Technology-enabled violence against women is a global epidemic. Today, we’re partnering with UCL at City Hall to confront this crisis head-on.
Together with survivors, tech leaders, and partners, we’re building practical support and lasting solutions.
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From doorbell cameras to mobile phones, perpetrators are using tech to harass, control and abuse women and girls. Tech companies must do more to stop this.
At City Hall, we’ve brought together experts, including survivors with lived experience, to forge new solutions to this epidemic.
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Tech-enabled abuse against women and girls must be stopped - from digital stalking to online harassment.
Our new approach, backed by £6M in funding, will confront perpetrators and give survivors the vital support they need.
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Antisemitic attacks targeting Jewish people - just for who they are - are abhorrent & have no place in our city.
The Met Police is setting up a dedicated team of 100 additional officers to protect London’s Jewish communities.
Londoners stand together against antisemitism.
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Devastated to hear the news of the senseless Islamophobic murders at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Places of worship should be sanctuaries & safe spaces where people can come together in peace.
My thoughts and condolences are with the American Muslim community at this time.
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Flawless victory.
Huge congratulations to the London Lions on their brilliant win on Sunday, claiming a domestic quadruple - that’s how you run the court 🏆
It was a pleasure to meet with @kanishkanarayan to discuss harnessing AI as a force for good as well as how to tackle disinformation.
