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Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Khan ‘dodges questions' about London because he was cooking lunch
Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of dodging questions about London to attend a lunch promoting his tour of Africa. The London Mayor missed a meeting about his attempt to pedestrianise Oxford Street, choosing instead to visit a Nigerian restaurant. As the London Assembly voted not to block his proposals, Sir Sadiq was helping to cook traditional dishes at The Flygerians in Peckham, south London. It comes ahead of his five-day tour of Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa later this month. But during the London Assembly debate, Susan Hall, the leader of the City Hall Conservatives, criticised Sir Sadiq's no-show. Ms Hall said: 'Apparently, the Mayor is at a Nigerian restaurant. I hope is enjoying his Jollof pot. He is far more interested in Lagos than he is in John Lewis.' When asked why he would not be able to answer questions earlier on Thursday, Sir Sadiq replied: 'I suspect I'm busy with other things.' Sir Sadiq will become the first Mayor of London to lead a trade delegation to Africa after details of his wish to visit emerged last year. Speaking after the launch event, he vowed to 'bang the drum for further investment' and 'strengthen the cultural ties' with the three nations. 'Londoners of African heritage have played, and continue to play, a huge role in making London the greatest city in the world,' he said. 'It was great to be at The Flygerians today speaking with business owners and seeing first-hand the impact they make here in the capital, building a better London for everyone.' Sir Sadiq wants to ban vehicles from a stretch of road between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch. He previously attempted to pedestrianise the same part of Oxford Street, the UK's most famous high street, in 2018. However, he was blocked from doing so by Westminster city council when it was under Tory control. Whether his newest proposals succeed will depend on whether Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, allows him to establish a new mayoral development corporation. The body would have extensive planning powers of its own and could be created as soon as early 2026. Accused of 'arrogance' Sir Sadiq has insisted part-pedestrianisation is what the majority of Londoners would want, pointing to a YouGov survey last year showing almost two in three (63 per cent) were in favour. But he has been accused of 'arrogance' by Tory councillors over the scheme. Many local residents and businesses are also opposed on the grounds that it would only create gridlock elsewhere in central London. Westminster city council said it was working with Sir Sadiq on his newest pedestrianisation drive to 'ensure that the voices of residents and businesses are heard'. In the London Assembly this week, there was a cross-party call to build 'world-class' public toilets on Oxford Street as part of the mooted scheme.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WIN TICKETS TO BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE AND GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER 2025!
Bringing together the nation's favourite faces across gardening and food, this year's show boasts an impressive line-up, including live sessions on Sunday from Adam Frost, Rachel De Thame, and Nick Bailey at BBC Gardeners' World Live, alongside James Martin, Tony Singh, The Flygerians and Cyrus Todiwala at Good Food Show Summer. Across the remaining show days, visitors can look forward to Monty Don and Frances Tophill at BBC Gardeners' World Live and Si King (The Hairy Biker), John Torode MBE and Lisa Faulkner at Good Food Show Summer. Alongside sessions from a host of famous faces, highlights for BBC Gardeners' World Live include The Plant-Based Garden , designed by Gardeners' World presenter Nick Bailey to bring the Magazine's Make a Metre Matter campaign to life, and Adam Frost's Tasting Table – a unique, interactive and exclusive experience that combines gardening and gastronomy. Additionally, green-fingered guests can discover more gardening ideas at the Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders. Visitors to the Floral Marquee will be able to see the International Orchid Show, as well as explore the Plant Village. With entry to Good Food Show Summer included as part of this day out, visitors can discover how to enhance their summer dishes for dinner parties and BBQs this season, with live demos from famous foodie faces taking place throughout the show in the Big Kitchen. Plus, visitors can take a seat in the Summer Kitchen to see The Flygerians and Georgia Hughes. At the Let's Talk Food Stage visitors can watch their culinary heroes reveal their top tips and tricks in the kitchen. With a host of tastings and workshops, including the Good Food Wine Club and Masala Masterclasses, alongside book signings and new and exciting products to explore in the Producers Village, there's plenty of foodie fun to be had at this year's show. For more information on BBC Gardeners' World Live and Good Food Show Summer , please visit or For your chance to win two tickets to Sunday's BBC Gardener's World Live and Good Food Show Summer, simply fill out the form below. If you can't see the form, click here. This competition closes at 15:45 on the 10th June 2025. Good luck!
