• Reference: 2024/3525
• Question by: Alex Wilson
• Meeting date: 21 November 2024

Stop and search has proven effective in removing knives and drugs from our streets. Last year in London, police recorded 15,016 knife or sharp instrument offences, up from 12,786 the previous year. Given this increase, how do you plan to work with the Met Police to increase the number of intelligence-led stop and searches?

• Reference: 2024/3524
• Question by: Alex Wilson
• Meeting date: 21 November 2024

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has chosen to put politics aside and therefore treats the transatlantic ‘special relationship’ as vital for UK interests. How do you intend to approach President Trump in his second term? Will you mirror the Government’s approach? Will he be treated better or worse than Taylor Swift during her latest visit?

• Reference: 2024/3523
• Question by: Alex Wilson
• Meeting date: 21 November 2024

Please can you update us on how the new Government is helping you to meet your manifesto commitment to freeze TfL fares?