Sadiq Khan unleashes £7million campaign to 'fight lies and hatred' about London's crime epidemic

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Sadiq Khan praises electric vehicle transition with huge milestone - 'London is leading the charge'.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has celebrated the electric vehicle revolution as he unveiled the 3,000th zero emission bus, which is set to travel around the capital in the near future.London's 3,000th zero emission bus has been confirmed, with Sir Sadiq Khan showcasing the fully electric double-decker.It was produced by Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus, and will operate on the 165 route between Romford and Rainham.The vast majority of Transport for London's bus fleet is zero emission, with most being fully electric, while it operates around 20 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say As part of sustainability efforts, all new London buses built since 2021 have been zero emission, with Mayor Khan pushing this momentum forward.The capital had just 30 electric buses in 2016, although this number has soared over the last decade, as more than a third of London buses are zero-emission models.This total is expected to double before the end of the decade, with TfL...

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Sadiq Khan unleashes £7million campaign to 'fight lies and hatred' about London's crime epidemic.

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Sir Sadiq Khan has revealed a £7million campaign to fight "lies and hatred" about London's crime epidemic.The Mayor of London said the seven-figure social media campaign will showcase the capital to the world in order to tackle so-called "disinformation" which he says is harming its reputation.Claiming there was a "global scourge" of disinformation against London, the campaign will celebrate the capital's "rich heritage, world-class experiences, culture, creativity and role as a centre for innovation and trade".It will target audiences across Europe, the United State, and Asia, after a report from the Greater London Authority found a 200 per cent increase in social media posts portraying London as dangerous or in decline.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say According to the GLA's report, published in March, social media platforms had a marked increased in "narratives" describing London as "dangerous" or "lawless".Sir Sadiq said: "We are facing a relentless and unprecedented attack of...

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