UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

London council calls claims 'standing ban' is planned in pubs across West End and Soho 'ludicrous'

The council faced a pile-on of backlash following claims it planned on banning standing at pubs

Evening Standard · Aug 7

No 10 enters Soho licensing row after Sadiq Khan criticism of proposed pub standing restrictions

The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space

The Independent UK · Aug 6

'It'll kill Soho': Pubs slam proposals to curb drinkers standing at Soho venues

Dawn Butler MP and Sir Sadiq Khan have also expressed fury at Westminster Council’s proposed policy

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Council tax bombshell: Bills 'to rise 54%' in flagship London borough hit by Labour funding reforms

Exclusive: Westminster is having to plug a £100 million funding shortfall and will also have to cut services to balance its books

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Andy Burnham warned 'don't level down London' as tens of thousands of jobs to be axed in Whitehall

‘Real devolution means backing councils to grow, not hollowing out London,’ says Westminster City Council leader Cllr Paul Swaddle

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Westminster City Council bans anti-social car meet-ups following High Court injunction

Drivers who breach the injunction face substantial fines or possible asset seizure, Westminster City Council says

Evening Standard · Jun 19

Sadiq Khan in 'democratic stitch-up' storm over Oxford Street pedestrianisation

The London Mayor is pressing ahead with the controversial change to Britain’s flagship shopping street

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Westminster Tories accused of ‘U-turning’ on promise for Oxford Street after plans for judicial review ditched

The leader of Westminster City Council said a legal challenge against pedestrianisation was ‘simply impossible at this late stage’

Evening Standard · May 28

Westminster council leader hits out at ‘Temu’ Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans

If all goes to plan, Oxford Street will become fully pedestrianised by the end of summer 2026

Evening Standard · May 26

Westminster Council leader calls for pro-Palestine marches to be suspended

The leader of Westminster City Council has called for the suspension of pro-Palestine marches. He has written a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to express his concerns over planned protests in Westminster on Saturday.

Evening Standard · May 15