Sadiq Khan urges Rachel Reeves to give more cash to London in spending review
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Rachel Reeves warned against ‘unacceptable’ London snub in spending review
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging Rachel Reeves to increase funding for London in the upcoming spending review, particularly for transport projects and the Metropolitan Police.
- Sources close to Khan warn it would be "unacceptable" if London doesn't receive the necessary funds, accusing Reeves of potentially pursuing an "anti-London agenda" similar to previous Conservative governments.
- City Hall is concerned London may not receive any of the £113 billion unlocked for infrastructure spending, with key priorities including extending the Docklands Light Railway and the Bakerloo underground line.
- Reeves has indicated a focus on prioritising spending outside of London and the South East, allocating over £15 billion to mayoral authorities in other regions.
- The spending review is expected to allocate a significant boost to the NHS, with other departments, including the Home Office, facing budget squeezes.