Police, drugs and transport: what powers does London Mayor Sadiq Khan really have?

Home secretary proposing to curb mayoral influence over Met hiring and firing decisions

Sadiq Khan
Former Labour MP Sadiq Khan has a say on a wide range of issues as London mayor
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The scope of Sadiq Khan’s powers as London mayor is under scrutiny after Priti Patel ordered an independent review of his role in the hiring and firing of Metropolitan Police commissioners.

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