LONDON : London Mayor Sadiq Khan has demanded greater autonomy for the U.K. capital in the wake of Britain leaving the EU.
London, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the union and many have expressed concerns the British exit, or Brexit, could harm London’s economy.
Khan, who became Britain’s most senior Muslim politician when he was elected to his role last month, said he was not calling for London to become a city-state.
“But on behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital — right now,” he told a conference organized by The Times newspaper in London.
“More autonomy in order to protect London’s economy from the uncertainty ahead, to protect the businesses from around the world who trade here and to protect our jobs, wealth and prosperity.”
He said the decision to leave the EU was not reversible but that Britain must remain within the European single market.
“I’m sure that I don’t need to tell you why: 500 million customers, nearly half of all British exports, the passporting of our financial services, the foundation of British jobs, wealth and prosperity,” Khan said.
“Remaining in the single market needs to be priority one, two and three of our negotiation with the EU. And what’s more — I am confident we can achieve this.”
The London mayoralty, which was established 16 years ago, holds a sweeping range of powers over housing, transport and the emergency services but has limited taxation powers and Khan argued the city needed to be able to spend more of what it raises.—AA
Yes indeed its struggle for advancement also survival.
The race begun . I wrote to BBC to announce openly :Out EU and in 53 Common wealth countries headed by HM Queen.
So White haters must know that Black & Brown all not only help Britain in Sports but also in everyday commercial world .
So Social unity must be maintained by all whites to win the commercial race.