Sadiq Khan Sets Out Budget Demands as Chancellor Urged to Back London Transport Plans

Sadiq Khan has revealed his three Budget demands for London following talks with the Prime Minister, the London Evening Standard reported. Ahead of the 2026 Autumn Budget, the newspaper also reported that the Chancellor is being urged to back four big London transport projects in the Budget. In a separate report, the London Evening Standard stated that the Chancellor is set to back a plan for a second London station for international trains.

Housing and planning policy also featured in pre-Budget coverage. Inside Housing examined what the housing sector wants from the 2026 Autumn Budget, while Inside Housing Living reported that a quarter of English councils have drafted co-living into planning policy. Elsewhere in the capital's residential sector, e-architect highlighted the Lion Green Road Croydon Housing Estate in London. Meanwhile, Jewish News reported that a Sadiq Khan housing official has been suspended over posts appearing to praise Hamas.

On crime reduction and policing policy, the BBC reported that the Violence Reduction Unit has reached 1m Londoners. That update came as My London reported on what Sadiq Khan's team is doing to address violent crime, citing the view that London "cannot arrest its way out of violent crime". In a separate report on community safety, the Jewish Chronicle argued that ninety years after Cable Street, London's mayor must use every power to keep Jews safe.

In party politics and civic events, Guido Fawkes reported that the Tories have narrowed the London mayoral selection to four candidates. Looking ahead to winter celebrations in the capital, the BBC reported that London's New Year's Eve firework tickets have gone on sale and explained how residents can get them. Secret London also published details on the Mayor of London's New Year's Eve Fireworks, covering how to get tickets, where to see the fireworks, ticket restrictions, and discounts for Londoners.