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London mayor Sadiq Khan lambasts government for ‘era of austerity’ leading to inevitable cuts

'We’re being forced to work with one hand tied behind our back because the government is still refusing to fully refund the GLA [Greater London Authority]'

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says the government is 'imposing a new era of austerity on public services' in the capital
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says the government is 'imposing a new era of austerity on public services' in the capital Photo: Victoria Jones/Getty Images

The government is “imposing a new era of austerity on public services” across London, mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Khan said major cuts are inevitable unless ministers “adequately” fund the capital with a “significant financial package” in a 27 January statement.

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