Sadiq Khan 'very cautious' about lockdown easing

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London mayor urges government to get contact-tracing programme up and running before lifting any more restrictions

“Because my fear is that this good news could lead to complacency, which could lead to a second wave that would overwhelm the NHS and be really bad for people’s lives, but also their livelihoods.”on why he had re-introduced the congestion charge, penalising key workers who need to drive into the capital to work.Transport for LondonMr Khan said he did not want “a car-led recovery”, but added that it was crucial demand for public transport also remained “as low as possible”.

 

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Essential workers and normal folk must pay almost £4,800 per year to work in London. Wtf?

Evelyn24287876 Surely we must be moving towards reopening London? Everyone needs to be careful but this prolonged lockdown has done a good job but we need to move onto the next stage.

Khan, please don’t pack the tube and public transport. You are killing Londoners. SadiqKhan

I wonder if racists will support his decision?

Any sensible person would. We have come so far another 2 months won’t as we started our lockdown 2 month later than other sensible countries rather leaders.

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