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Request reference number: MGLA260623-0491
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Summary of request
Your request
On Thursday 22nd June 2023, the Independent reported that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, had attended Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s annual party, which was held at Spencer House in London.
The tweet shows Mayor Sadiq Khan and Labour Leader Keir Starmer leaving Spencer House. The tweet shows the rest of the attendees at the annual party.
I have questions about the Mayor's attendance.
- Can you explain his purpose for attending Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s annual party?
- Can you disclose the invitation letter and correspondence (email or letter) between the Mayor, the organisers and representatives of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s annual party, and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch?
- Have any of our taxpayer funds been used for the annual party?
- What was discussed at the annual party?
- Have there been any gifts or donations given to Mayor Sadiq Khan in relation to the annual party?
Our response
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Please find attached the correspondence the GLA holds within the scope of your request.
The Mayor’s Expenses, Gifts & Hospitality are all published on our website: Sadiq Khan | London City Hall
From: Sent: 22 June 2023 15:10 To: rsvpnews.co.uk
Subject: RE: News Corp Summer Party - Thursday 22nd June, 2023
Hi
The Mayor will attend this evening. Just to let you know.
Best
Diary Secretary to the Mayor
Mayor of London
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE
From: rsvpnews.co.uk Sent: 20 June 2023 14:35 To: london.gov.uk
Subject: Re: News Corp Summer Party - Thursday 22nd June, 2023
Absolutely Thanks so much for letting me know. We'll leave him on the list so there will be no problem if he finds he can make it.
all good wishes
On Tue, 20 Jun 2023 at 13:40 london.gov.uk wrote:
With apologise for the delay. Unfortunately the Mayor is currently unable to attend. However he would like to pop along if he can. Would it be possible to put his name on the list and I can let you know if he will attend in the morning?
With kind regards
Diary Secretary to the Mayor
Mayor of London
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE
From: rsvpnews.co.uk Sent: 12 May 2023 15:38 To: london.gov.uk
Subject: News Corp Summer Party - Thursday 22nd June, 2023
Dear Mayor of London and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch request the pleasure of your company at the News Corp Summer Party on Thursday 22nd June 2023 at Spencer House, 27 St. James's Place, London, SW1A 1NR
6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Dress code: Business attire
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