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Sadiq Khan boasted that his re-election is proof Londoners need him ‘on the vanguard of the local weather motion’ right now as he visited the Vatican.
The mayor, who’s kicking off his third time period, chatted with the Pope and counterparts from different cities at an environmental summit.
Mr Khan secured a thumping victory over Tory Susan Corridor in native elections earlier this month, regardless of a backlash over his enlargement of the ULEZ charging zone.
He’s main a delegation from the so-called C40 group of mayors dedicated to measures to curb local weather change.
It contains the leaders of Boston, Rome, Milan and Athens, whereas the governors of California, Gavin Newsom, and New York, Kathy Hochul, are amongst different attendees.
Sadiq Khan hailed his re-election as proof Londoners wish to be ‘on the vanguard of the local weather motion’ right now as he visited the Vatican
The mayor, who’s kicking off his third time period, has met the Pope and counterparts from different cities at a summit
Mr Khan travelled to Rome by airplane, however it’s not but clear how a lot the journey value.
Earlier than the assembly with Pope Francis, Mr Khan stated: ‘I am honoured to have been invited by the Pope to take part on this very important summit on the Vatican.
‘All through historical past, one era has at all times impressed the following with an ideal activity. For ours, it is fixing the local weather and environmental crises.
‘Our species is waging conflict on the pure world, which may in the end result in our smash.
‘This can be a second which calls for the braveness to take powerful selections and meet duties to guard our planet and future generations.
‘My election earlier this month was a selection of whether or not Londoners needed to see their metropolis try ahead or be dragged backward.
‘Now, greater than ever, I am decided to proceed placing London on the vanguard of the local weather motion.’
The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, was among the many attendees right now
A spokeswoman for the Mayor of London stated: ‘The Mayor travelled to the Vatican for twenty-four hours after Pope Francis invited him to symbolize London on the Local weather Disaster to Local weather Resilience’ summit.
‘He travelled by airplane as there was no cheap various. All bills can be declared as per the standard GLA course of.’
C40 Cities is believed to be footing the ‘the bulk’ of the invoice for the go to, together with for the Mayor and two employees members. The physique is part-funded by the UK authorities.
