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Khan Pushes Tunnel, Trees, Unity After Trump Sharia Accusation

5/11/2026

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Mayor Sadiq Khan says coalition-building across parties is essential, as President Donald Trump's 2025 claim accuses London of heading toward sharia law.
He proceeds with the Silvertown tunnel while expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and planting 640,000 trees, despite climate experts warning PM2.5 exceeds WHO limits.
He warns Labour’s dismissal of the Greens harms progressive unity and urges cooperation to defeat Conservatives and Reform after recent Green local election gains.

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Mayor Sadiq Khan says coalition-building across parties is essential, as President Donald Trump's 2025 claim accuses London of heading toward sharia law.
He proceeds with the Silvertown tunnel while expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and planting 640,000 trees, despite climate experts warning PM2.5 exceeds WHO limits.
He warns Labour’s dismissal of the Greens harms progressive unity and urges cooperation to defeat Conservatives and Reform after recent Green local election gains.