During an all Assembly meeting today with his previous and current Night Time Commissioners, it emerged that Sadiq Khan had only met one of them once and that was for a photo op.
Chairman of the London Assembly, Tony Arbour AM said:
“It was shocking to learn that despite repeated public statements about how much the Mayor values and supports London’s vibrant night time economy he has met only one of the two people who have led the Night Time Commission and then just once. The meeting with Philip Kolvin QC was for a photo opportunity.
“It’s time the Mayor didn’t think all problems and difficulties London faces can be solved with public relations opportunities.”
Notes to editors
- Watch the webcast here
- Kate Nicholls, the current Chair of the Night Time Commission appeared before a London Assembly (Plenary) meeting today as did Philip Kolvin QC, former Chair of the Night Time Commission, to discuss London’s night-time economy.
- Tony Arbour AM, Chairman of the London Assembly, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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