FOI - Misinformation regarding London’s public safety [Jul 2026]

In recent reporting, such as the MyLondon article titled "Sadiq Khan claims Russia, China and competitor cities are amplifying 'lawless' London claims" (https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/sadiq-khan-claims-russia-china-34340466), the Mayor of London said foreign entities, including Brussels, are "monetising" or amplifying negative content about London’s public safety.

Request:

1. Copies of any internal briefing notes or policy memos within the Mayor of London’s office, dated between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026, which detail, support, or provide the evidentiary basis for the Mayor’s claim that Brussels authorities or bodies are actively spreading or monetising misinformation regarding London’s public safety.

Clarifications:

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Our response

The GLA does not hold information within the scope of your request.

The article you have referenced misquotes the Mayor which you can see here: Sadiq Khan issues message to those who spread disinformation about London - video Dailymotion where he says “I don’t think individuals in respective cities Paris, Berlin, you know, Barcelona, Brussels particularly want to be spiky about London, we collaborate much more than people think”.