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2026-09-04 · Evening Standard

Nigel Farage claims 'loose pub talk' in latest defence in growing Reform funding storm after undercover sting

🔮 We will assess this matter and any information provided to us.” assertive

2026-09-04 · Evening Standard

Nigel Farage's biggest ever crisis: Why bombshell video clips are so damning for the Reform leader

🔮 Foreign companies are not a permissible source of funding for parties, including for payments for studies and research, and accepting donations from them could constitute a criminal offence. mixed

2026-09-09 · Evening Standard

Heathrow and Gatwick flights meltdown: Why was there such major disruption for passengers?

🔮 “And then our attention will turn to exactly what’s happened in this particular incident. assertive

2026-09-11 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham makes surprise London by-election visit as Labour faces Zack Polanski in fierce vote showdown

🔮 “If elected, I will fight every day, in this constituency and in the Houses of Parliament, for the things people care about. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race

🔮 Reform UK was in second place on 20%, opening up the prospect that the election run-off when second preference votes are counted, could be Laila Cunningham against Lord Khan or whoever is the Labour candidate. assertive

2026-09-16 · Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch triggers race to pick Tory candidate for 'best shot since Boris' London mayor election

🔮 The Standard understands that Tory hopefuls will have less than two weeks to put their name forward. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Zack Polanski suffers blow as George Galloway stands in Holborn by-election sparking furious row

🔮 It has also sparked a furious row within the Workers Party of Britain, with Chris Williamson quitting as Deputy Leader. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Minister slammed for 'turning deaf ear' to climate watchdog to ram ahead with Heathrow third runway

🔮 The independent advisory committee also warned that the UK “does not have a credible plan to reduce” aviation emissions, posing a serious challenge to meeting the climate goals. “It is advice.” He argued that improvements in aviation technology and greater use of sustainable aviation fuel, both long-promised, would reduce emissions. But Twickenham MP Munira Wilson slammed his stance. mixed

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met Police for his death and claim he's innocent

🔮 “At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. “A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Count Binface takes swipe at Zack Polanski as he announces if he's standing in Holborn by-election

🔮 Announcing his decision on Holborn and St Pancras, he told of his “solemn duty to challenge major political leaders” - so he would not be entering the contest. mixed

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Millwall v West Ham: Met to flood south London with 400 police in riot gear amid fears of fan violence

🔮 They will all be trained to deal with public disorder. “We want fans to enjoy the match safely and have worked with both clubs to help this happen. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Putney Pusher: Police minister says up to Met to explain investigation after suspect's death

🔮 The force has referred itself to the police watchdog over its contact with Mr Brandram, who was released under investigation following his arrest in relation to the incident on May 5 2017. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Sisters of 'Putney Pusher' suspect tell of moment police in 'armed vests' raided home to arrest him

🔮 * "He had a prominent military tattoo on his forearm, which understandably would have been visible because the runner was wearing a T-shirt." assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

London homeowners face £2,600 rise in mortgage bills as Donald Trump's Iran war blights economy

🔮 If this happens, Londoners would be particularly exposed to rising mortgage bills as many of them have had to take out big home loans to buy a property. mixed

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

George Galloway hit by growing backlash for standing against Zack Polanski in Holborn by-election

🔮 Mr Williamson posted on X: “I have...resigned from the Workers Party of Britain because I profoundly disagree with the decision to stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

London house prices shock: Four boroughs see falls of more than 10% in a year as economy hit

🔮 Other boroughs seeing significant falls include Hammersmith and Fulham (9%), Lambeth (6.3%), Wandsworth (5.5%), Newham (5%) and Barnet (4.9%) Eleven boroughs saw an increase in the average house price, with the biggest in Barking and Dagenham at 5.3%, from £357,000 to £376,000. Across London, the average house price dropped 3.3% in the year to July, and the average rent rose 3.6% in the 12 months to August, with some landlords blaming the Righters’ Rights Act for pushing up bills. David Hollingworth, associate director at L&C Mortgages, said: “Markets are becoming increasingly sensitive to signs that inflation could prove more stubborn than expected, particularly given ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and higher fuel and energy prices. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

'Tax rises' in Budget: How London could be hammered with £624m 'mansion' levy on homes over £1.5m

🔮 The original plans unveiled by his predecessor Rachel Reeves, which apply to properties worth over £2 million, will hammer London with additional annual charges on properties of between £2,500 and £7,500 from April 2028. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

George Galloway fights Zack Polanski in key Holborn by-election from South Africa 'exile'

🔮 Galloway, 72, is currently on a speaking tour in South Africa and has events scheduled until October 4, just four days before voters are set to go to the polls in Camden. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

George Galloway v Zack Polanski: How fight for radical Left vote may gift Holborn by-election win to Labour

🔮 “He may not be the favourite, but he certainly has a plausible path to making this a real contest and could win.” mixed

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

George Galloway hit by full-blown Labour attack over Holborn by-election: 'He's not even in the UK'

🔮 The former London Assembly member added: “He will confuse the voting a bit - but I think not enough to make a huge difference.” assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Zack Polanski's Greens to blitz north London as activists told: Ditch conference to fight Holborn by-election

🔮 “Winning in Holborn and St Pancras will unlock our future election goals. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Who will win the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?

🔮 Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is 1-10 favourite, followed by Green Party leader Zack Polanski on 6-1, then George Galloway, between 66-1 and 100-1 but who could significantly influence the election’s outcome. mixed

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Zack Polanski slams Heathrow third runway 'great betrayal' as Holborn by-election hots up

🔮 Mr Polanski told The Standard: “A third runway at Heathrow would be a great betrayal. “A betrayal of our climate commitments, a betrayal of communities breathing polluted air, and a betrayal of our children’s future.” assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

When is the Holborn and St Pancras by-election - and what time will the result be announced?

🔮 When will the by-election be to replace Sir Keir Starmer? assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Greens to win zero MPs in London as Labour gets 'Burnham bounce', says mega poll

🔮 But this would be significantly better than at the time of YouGov’s last MRP poll a year ago when Labour was set to be left with just 144 seats. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown

🔮 “Once in place, this would enable Westminster Council to seek access to the HMRC data provided through the NFI to support the detection of fraudulent activity relating to short-term lets (STLs), as well as facilitate more effective planning enforcement,” he explained. mixed

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Paedophile scandal: How family had to flee London to escape sex offender freed to live in flat near playground

🔮 The mother of the seven-year-old victim described feeling “helpless”, adding: “Our lives will never be the same again and I can’t do anything about it all because one man exploited my child.” assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Hackney Turks gangster jailed for life for orchestrating shooting outside London restaurant

🔮 “I lifted my shirt up and could see I had blood on my lower abdomen.” assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham orders flagship public London rail company to up game after summer of disruption

🔮 The former Mayor of Greater Manchester told BBC South: “It will get better. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Hit Man City with justice ‘as quickly as possible’, minister tells Premier League after 'guilty verdicts'

🔮 Pressed how the involvement of Abu Dhabi (financial backers of Man City) could potentially complicate matters given that the United Arab Emirates are an ally of the UK, Ms Nandy responded: “We welcome investment to English football from all over the world. mixed

2026-09-27 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham refuses FIVE times to back Heathrow third runway casting huge doubt on project

🔮 The PM’s intervention comes as the £49billion development, which airlines say would be the most expensive new runway project ever and would involve moving the M25, has already been hit with years of delays. assertive

2026-09-27 · Evening Standard

Police to guard Tube ticket gates in crackdown on fare dodgers under plans by new Tory mayor hopeful

🔮 Police would guard ticket gates at Tube stations as a “visible deterrent”, with plain clothes officers operating alongside them across the network. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'turns back' Zack Polanski's Green tide in London with Labour to get 52 MPs, says poll

🔮 The Greens would fail to win any MPs despite the surge of support for them at the May local elections, the poll suggests. mixed

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

'Thank you': Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praises farmer who sounded alarm on 'terror attack' at RAF base

🔮 “She has done exactly what we would hope that someone in that extraordinary situation would do, and I'm really grateful to her.” assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Water outage LIVE: Huge leak cuts supply to thousands of homes across five London boroughs

🔮 It said the following postcodes may be affected: CR4, KT1, KT10, KT12, KT2, KT3, KT5, KT6, KT7, KT8, SM4, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20, TW10, TW16. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Five men arrested over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford are from London, say police

🔮 But security experts say the UK and US authorities may not have been aware of the specific terror attack which was allegedly thwarted. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Arsenal superfan Jeremy Corbyn calls for Man City to be relegated in after 'guilty verdicts'

🔮 There is said to be little appetite in the Premier League to strip Man City of any titles but such a move could ultimately be decided by an independent panel. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stressed it was in the interest of fans from all clubs that the dispute does not “drag on any longer”. The eight time Premier League winners have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, according to reports. Read More The club were charged in February 2023 with more than 100 breaches of league rules. The charges date back to the 2009-10 season, since which time City have won multiple major trophies. David Bernstein, City chairman between 1998 and 2003, said: “I can’t give a view on the punishment. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan taking public control of London buses sparks furious row

🔮 But the Conservatives accused the London Mayor of being driven by political ideology rather than the practical impact on bus users with the new public ownership scheme which has been drawn up with the giant Unite union. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Water leak LIVE: Thames Water cuts down trees to fix burst main as supply returns to south-west London

🔮 A spokesperson added: “We're doing everything we can to minimise disruption and will continue working until supplies have returned to normal. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham told: Don't tax young Londoners to pay for landmark social care reforms

🔮 She declined to “speculate” on whether reforms to the “Triple Lock” would be in Labour’s next general election manifesto but reassured elderly people that it would not be changed during this Parliament. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham rips into Brexit as he sets Britain on a path to closer ties with the European Union

🔮 Mr Burnham outlined how at a UK-EU summit later this year he would seek to strike deals on immigration and to help the sectors in Britain most harmed by Brexit. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

International trains stopping at second major London station wins crucial backing from rail minister

🔮 A spokeswoman said: “We have been awarded track access on London St Pancras Highspeed and will be bringing investment and new skilled jobs to the Temple Mills depot in East London.” assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

More flights at Manchester Airport may be better than Heathrow third runway, says Andy Burnham

🔮 But he also argued that it might be better to make use of existing capacity at Manchester Airport before permitting the west London airport to expand. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Iran behind 'terror plot' targeting RAF Fairford, suggests Andy Burnham

🔮 “We will say more in due course, but we can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part.” assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Revealed: First organisations to face charges over Grenfell Tower fire nine years after fire

🔮 The CPS will now independently review the evidence, and they will decide whether to bring charges over the fire that claimed the lives of 72 people. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham's 'big gamble' to put London back at heart of Europe after Brexit blunder

🔮 Charles Grant, Director of the Centre for European Reform, stressed that to signicantly undo the harm to the capital of quitting the EU the new Prime Minister would have to take Britain back into the Single Market or fully back into the European bloc. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Grenfell Tower fire: Tenant management company faces corporate manslaughter charge

🔮 “We will continue to co-operate with the authorities as the process continues.” assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Holborn by-election: Can Zack Polanski defy Andy Burnham Red tide and pull off shock Green win?

🔮 Of course, he may still win, that is the nature of political shocks. mixed

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

'Iron Dome' costing £10 billion could protect London from missile attacks, says ex-RAF chief

🔮 “You might be able to protect certain key sites, certain strategic areas, London would be an example, but of course that's not enough,” ex-RAF chief Mr Bagwell told Time Radio. mixed

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

London mayoral hopeful James Cleverly refuses to back Kemi Badenoch's full support for Heathrow third runway

🔮 Mr Griffith used his conference speech to make clear that a future Conservative government would back the runway and take action to overcome obstacles. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Holborn by-election: Leading candidates ramp up campaigns in final dash for line in north London

🔮 “But if I win, that will keep Labour in check and make sure they act on the things that matter to Holborn and St Pancras: affordable housing, safe communities, and securing a safe future for our children.” assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch to end 'tax grab' on London in full-blown battle against Labour Government

🔮 In her keynote speech to the Tory annual conference in Birmingham, Mrs Badenoch was due to say that her party will fight a “battle for the soul of the nation” at the next election centred on tax-cutting promises. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Who will win the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?

🔮 Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is 1-33 favourite, followed by Green Party leader Zack Polanski on 12-1, then George Galloway, between 100-1 and 200-1 but who could still influence the election’s outcome. mixed

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Andy Burnham issues last minute appeal to voters as Zack Polanski claims contest ‘close’

🔮 Voters will go to the polls today as candidates fight to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

When will we know the result of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?

🔮 But events at the Green Party’s conference, where members voted over the weekend to define Zionism as racism leading to Mr Polanski being barred from entering Israel, could have damaged his electoral prospects in north London. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Bankers being hired for £3m to tell Government if economic case for Heathrow third runway stacks up

🔮 Ministers have also admitted that the taxpayer could be left footing a bill for the controversial plan to expand the west London airport and are seeking guidance on “the Government exposure to programme costs and risks”. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Sex offender goes on crime spree in London day after early release from prison

🔮 In his letter, DCS Williams said: “The Met has repeatedly raised concerns that placing more criminals within the community comes with significant risks to victims and places more costs onto policing. “ assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Serial shoplifter goes on crime spree in London day after early release from HMP Wandsworth

🔮 The former bus driver allegedly entered a Sainsburys Local in Willesden three times between 6pm and 8.45pm from which he is barred under a criminal behaviour order ban. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Is Zack Polanski for the chop? Green leader under intense pressure after Holborn by-election loss and Zionism vote debacle

🔮 The result shows that the Green Party is now a political force in London, especially after its success at the May local elections. assertive

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

Tax rise threat to London in Chancellor John Healey's first Budget laid out by top economists

🔮 It highlighted the threat of more tax rises, which would almost certainly hit London hardest, or welfare cuts on a scale already rejected by Labour MPs, or Prime Minister Andy Burnham imposing significant cuts to public services which would be a highly surprising move. assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

'Bombarded by lies': London MPs rage against Brexit as Sadiq Khan leads growing calls to rejoin EU

🔮 She stressed: “Many of my constituents voted to leave the EU because they were bombarded with lies, from the mythical £350 million a week for the NHS that never appeared to the lie that immigration would come down when it actually trebled.” assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Revealed: How the M25 would be moved under Heathrow Airport's plans for a third runway

🔮 As part of its renewed drive to get Government backing and the support of Londoners, Heathrow has explained how it believes that one of the UK's busiest motorways could be rerouted without bringing traffic to a standstill. mixed

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan: Plan for international trains to stop at second major London station almost 'over the line'

🔮 The Standard understands that the Mayor is working with the Government to overcome key obstacles to international services stopping at Stratford including funding, station upgrades, as well as customs and border arrangements. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

'Ghost town' threat to Heathrow Airport if £33 billion third runway proves too costly, MPs warned

🔮 “Then it would become a ghost town.” assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

Richard Branson's Virgin orders 12 international trains which could stop at two major London stations

🔮 The company has signed an agreement for 12 Avelia Stream trains with French rail group Alstom which will also service them under a 30-year maintenance contract. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

'Show respect': Britain slams Donald Trump over tiger video after man mauled to death

🔮 In a statement released on Tuesday evening, they said: “It will be for the coroner to decide what part this played in his death. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

International trains stopping at second major station in London backed by key union

🔮 “Excellent to see this from the Mayor of London,” it stressed. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Driver injured as train hits buffers derailing at major London station

🔮 “Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or diverted. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Hit the City with Budget tax raid of at least £9 billion on banks, unions tell Chancellor John Healey

🔮 Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the TUC, told The Standard: “Households up and down the country are up against it - and with no end in sight to Trump’s illegal war in the Middle East, they are facing an energy bill crisis this winter with prices set to soar further still. “ assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Covid bereaved families appeal to Andy Burnham for justice for 23,000 victims who died needlessly

🔮 He stressed in his letter: “We now know that tens of thousands of people died who could have been saved. “They were failed by a state weakened by years of austerity and decades of underinvestment. “Government incompetence and misconduct cost lives.” assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Labour to win record number of MPs as Tories and Greens get zero in 90% of London - shock poll

🔮 The Conservatives may lose two, including possibly Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp in Croydon South, and fail to regain a series of seats in Inner London, according to the new analysis which estimated the impact of tactical voting. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Budget 2026: Wealth tax would make London 'worst place' among well-off countries to own property

🔮 “If the UK were to introduce a Wealth Tax, it would come last in the Property Tax category, making it the worst place in the OECD to own property or assets. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

UK's largest AI data centre being built on edge of London hit by blow as Microsoft pulls out

🔮 The new centre is expected to create 250 permanent jobs. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

London market place 800 years old rises from the ashes after stalls destroyed by massive fire

🔮 “We understand how hard this is for traders but the safety of everyone who uses the market is our priority and we will take every precaution necessary.” assertive

2026-10-20 · Evening Standard

Budget 2026: How Chancellor John Healey will hammer the City

🔮 “That would be the best thing they can do to get growth going. assertive

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

London rail revolution set to see international trains run from second station within four years

🔮 The development, backed by businesses and train drivers’ union Aslef, would mean some five million people in and around the capital getting easier access to international rail services than having to use St Pancras International in Inner London. assertive

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