Husband, father, and Mayor of the greatest city in the world. Tweets before 9 May 2016 are from the previous Mayor.
Nov 30, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Exclusion from mainstream education has disastrous consequences for the children who experience it.
Evidence shows that young people with a history of either suspension or exclusion from school are more likely to be affected by violence. 1/5
For example, nearly 90% of young people in detention had been excluded from mainstream education prior to ending up there.
Ofsted has also found that children who had previously been excluded from school were twice as likely to carry a knife. 2/5
Nov 29, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Facts about the ULEZ expansion:
🍃 It'll bring cleaner air to 5 million more Londoners
🍃 Only 15% of highest polluting vehicles will be affected
🍃 There's a £110 million scrappage scheme to help low income and disabled Londoners, charities, micro businesses & sole traders
🍃 They'll be able to scrap or retrofit their non-compliant vehicles in exchange for a grant or free annual bus and tram passes
🍃 All net revenue will be reinvested to improve public transport, including the biggest ever expansion of bus routes in outer London
Nov 25, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Cleaner air is coming to outer London.
Today I’m announcing that we’re expanding the #ULEZ London-wide in a move that will bring cleaner air to *5 million* more Londoners. Here’s why ⬇️
Our city is being smothered by toxic air—and it's hurting and killing Londoners, leading to asthma, dementia, and even cancer. Air pollution particles have even been found in the livers and brains of unborn babies. We cannot stand idly by and allow this to continue.
Sep 21, 2022 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
My grandparents were from India. My parents from Pakistan. I was born and raised in London and am proud to call Britain my home.
🧵A long thread
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But like many Londoners who can trace their family history to different parts of the world, I feel a strong connection with my heritage, which means both India and Pakistan are dear to me and hold a special place in my heart. 2/12
Jan 19, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is great news for our city’s economic recovery, and will come as a relief to many businesses who have faced significant hardship since the pandemic began. (1/4)
This is not the end of our fight. COVID-19 still poses a significant threat and wearing a face covering is one of the most effective things we can do to stop the spread. The Government must rethink its plans and keep legislation in place to make face coverings compulsory. (2/4)
Jan 17, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
You may hear a lot of talk about Blue Monday today, but the fact is that mental health matters all year round. It's something that many of us grapple with. If you’re struggling, remember: you are not alone. Here are some places you can go for support 🧵 (1/4)
You can call @samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The number is 116 123 and it’s free to call (2/4)
Dec 17, 2019 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The Government are sleepwalking this country into another Windrush scandal. 1/6
It is completely unacceptable that nearly one million of the UK’s EU citizens and their families still need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. 2/6
