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Misogyny should be classed as a ‘hate crime’, says ‘feminist’ London Mayor Sadiq Khan London Mayor Sadiq Khan has suggested misogyny should be a hate crime Currently hate crimes cover disability, race, religion, sexuality and transgender Mr Khan said he was a ‘proud feminist’ and wanted women to feel safe in London By James Tapsfield, … Read more
Events highlighting gender inequality are happening around the world today with marches, protests and gatherings planned in most major cities to celebrate International Women’s Day. The March4Women kicked off in London at around midday. The event combines feminist and climate movements, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is expected to attend. Up to 500 … Read more
Commuters face new Tube strike as 10,000 London Underground workers vote on fresh industrial action in pay row The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said more than a year of talks had failed It is calling on Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London to lift a cap on pay The ballot result is due … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall joked she was ‘self-isolating’ during a visit to the Transport Museum this afternoon in an apparent quip on the coronavirus. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they took an eco-friendly double-decker bus to the Transport Museum in London this afternoon. The royals … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realising they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realising they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
‘Don’t wobble’ plea to PM over third runway: Fears that Boris will use court defeat as an excuse to shelve £14bn Heathrow project Judges last year gave the green light for Heathrow’s third runway to be built But opponents will this week find out if they have won legal fight to block it PM Boris … Read more
‘What has he done for us?’ London mayor Sadiq Khan is HECKLED as he visits Regent’s Park Mosque to reassure worshippers the day after a prayer leader was stabbed The Labour politician attended Friday Prayers at the London Central Mosque Was being escorted through a throng of worshippers when he was heckled Raafat Maglad, who … Read more