Tag: Sadiq Khan

May: “Brexit will give the freedom to deliver the British dream”

London (Caterina Moser) – Brexit will give Britain the “freedom to deliver the British dream”, Theresa May said in exclusive interview with Daily Express. The prime minister showed her most optimistic vision yet of how the “divorce” with Brussels will benefit the whole the country.

She said that Brexit gives the opportunity to built a better future and to realise the famous British dream. Theresa May added: “Brexit gives us opportunity to have the freedom to be able to deliver that in a way that we haven’t been before”. The freedom to spend billions of pounds on the priorities of the country.

The prime minister spoke on the eve of the EU Summit, which is taking place on 19th and 20th of September in Salzburg.

The Summit is an important step, because the British government will present the – so called – “Chequers deal”. It considers the only alternative to the no-deal. The informal Summit in Salzburg will be the first time for the EU leaders to sit together since Theresa May presented her “Chequers Brexit” proposal to them.

The Brexit deal is about the future relationships between the EU and the UK and it is putting on table “what we think is the right plan for the UK and deliver a good deal for the EU”, said Theresa May.

Regardless, the most difficult battle that May is afraid to face is at home.
From September the 30th to October the 3rd, there will be the annual Tory congress in Birmingham. During those 4 days, we will understand if the leader of the Tories has the 320 votes that they need to pass the agreement to the House of Commons.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond warned of “dire consequences” from crashing out of the EU. Siding with the International Monetary Fund, Hammond said that a no-deal Brexit risks wiping out Britain’s 10-year recovery from the economic crash. These kind of warnings have sparked new tensions between the Canchellor and the prime Minister Theresa May.

Moreover, in last few days the speculation over May’s position as prime minister became harsher. For example, at the end of August, Jacob Rees-Mogg sent a message to some Tory activists encouraging them to ditch Theresa May’s soft Brexit plan and quit the EU with no deal.

In a BBC interview, Theresa May said she gets “irritated” and the debate should be about the country’s future rather than her own.

Meanwhile, few days ago, the mayor of London Sadiq Khan called for a second Brexit Referendum. He criticised Theresa May’s handling of Brexit negotiations with EU. According to Mr Khan, time is running out and UK is now facing a “bad deal” or a “no deal”.

Regarding a second vote, Ms May is being clear: “We gave people the opportunity to make a choice. They made that choice”. Demanding a second Brexit referendum risks shattering trust in Westminster.

“This was probably the biggest exercise in democracy in our country’s history. If we were to go back on that vote, it would destroy trust in politicians” said the prime minister.

Pride of London carnival 2017 

London ( by Kiran Rai) Today in London we have got the exclusive interviews  backstage and across the pride for London and walked down the parade with Sadiq Khan and backstage interviews and video will be coming to one londonONEradio and italoeuropeo exclusively tomorrow( by our correspondent Kiran Rai) .

Sadiq Khan has praised Pride celebrations in London as the “best antidote” to recent horrors with around one million estimated to have watched the parade.

The Mayor of London said this year’s Pride was the biggest ever, and had helped people to overcome the recent terror attacks and Grenfell Tower fire.

More than 26,000 turned out for the gathering, where the parade snaked along a 1.4-mile route through the capital.

Emergency service members who helped in the aftermath of Grenfell and the Manchester and London attacks launched the march on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking to the crowd, Mr Khan said: “We’ve had a horrible last few weeks. We’ve had terror, we’ve had tragedy.

“You know what the best antidote to sorrow, the best antidote to sadness, to bereavement, to hatred, is Pride In London.”

And he was defiant that there would be no backtracking on LGBT rights after the Conservatives struck a deal with Northern Ireland’s DUP to prop up a government.

To huge applause, he said: “You (the Government) may have done a deal with the DUP but there will be no backtracking on LGBT+ rights. “There will be no backtracking on women’s rights.”

our correspondent Kiran Rai meet Sadiq Khan Pride celebrations in London
our correspondent Kiran Rai meet Sadiq Khan Pride celebrations in London – Bimba photography-

The parade comes after what is believed to be the world’s largest Pride festival, with over 100 events since June 24.

A rainbow flag was been projected on to the Palace of Westminster for the first time, as part of the celebrations.

During the celebrations, a video message of Prime Minister Theresa May was projected, to some boos.

In it, she said the UK “will continue to stand up for human rights, directly challenging at the highest political levels governments that criminalise homosexuality or practice violence and discrimination against LGBT Plus people”.

She added: “And here at home too, we must continue to stand up for true equality and respect for everyone, right across our United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, Lord Fowler, Speaker of the House of Lords, said: “Homosexuality is still illegal in over 70 countries around the world, including many in the Commonwealth.

“None of this will be solved by a march, or a display of lights in Westminster.

“But these acts will demonstrate to those who are being persecuted or abused that they are supported. “The lights are a symbol of our support.”

Khan offers motorists £3500 to buy green vehicles

London – by Chiara Fiorillo

Air in London is so polluted that the mayor of the City, Sadiq Khan, has proposed an alternative solution to the problem: offering motorists £3500 to demolish their old cars and buy greener vehicles. If the plan is accepted, the government will give families with low income £2000 to scrap 130,000 cars and £1000 for older taxis.

According to Khan, this solution, which would cost about £500m, could reduce nitrogen monoxide emissions by 40%.

Pollution is so bad that Khan has asked Londoners not to go out if not necessary. He also said that this seems to be the only solution to tackle the problem.

According to the government estimates, about 50,000 people die every year because of pollution and £27.5bn are spent because of this issue.

Sadiq Khan has passed the proposal to ministers, such as the chancellor Philip Hammond. Westminster, however, has said that it would also be good to oppose other sources of pollution, such as wood stoves in UK homes.

Earlies this month, the prime minister Theresa May said that tackling pollution will be one of her government’s main policies. However, she said, more needs to be done in order to bring back the good quality air every person wants.

According to Gerry Keaney, Chief Executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, Khan’s proposal could have many benefits if motorists are willing to collaborate.