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Khan Calls Out Jenrick Amid Fare Evasion Debate

6/2/2025

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan took aim at Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, challenging his remarks on fare evasion. Khan pointed to the damaging impact of previous government cuts to police and Transport for London funding, while underscoring current investments in enforcement. He questioned Jenrick's lack of response during those budget slashes, as Jenrick's video on the topic amassed an impressive 14.7 million views on X.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan took aim at Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, challenging his remarks on fare evasion. Khan pointed to the damaging impact of previous government cuts to police and Transport for London funding, while underscoring current investments in enforcement. He questioned Jenrick's lack of response during those budget slashes, as Jenrick's video on the topic amassed an impressive 14.7 million views on X.