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London Crime Up 31% Amidst Mayor's Pay Rise

10/1/2025

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Crime in London rose 31.5% over the last decade, while Mayor Sadiq Khan allocates £66 million for cultural projects.
Metropolitan Police funding rose £32 million addressing serious crimes; Khan awarded himself a pay rise, becoming the UK's highest-paid politician.
Labour faces criticism as union leader Sharon Graham questions the party's direction; data show 29% more homes since Labour took power.

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Crime in London rose 31.5% over the last decade, while Mayor Sadiq Khan allocates £66 million for cultural projects.
Metropolitan Police funding rose £32 million addressing serious crimes; Khan awarded himself a pay rise, becoming the UK's highest-paid politician.
Labour faces criticism as union leader Sharon Graham questions the party's direction; data show 29% more homes since Labour took power.