Breaking Sadiq Khan meets the Pope at Vatican environment summit as he boasts that election victory shows Londoners want him ‘at the vanguard of the climate movement’ despite ULEZ backlash (but he flew to Rome) EnglishHeadline

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Sadiq Khan boasted that his re-election is proof Londoners need him ‘on the vanguard of the local weather motion’ at the moment 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 growth 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 consists of 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 want to be 'at the vanguard of the climate movement' today as he visited the Vatican

Sadiq Khan hailed his re-election as proof Londoners need to be ‘on the vanguard of the local weather motion’ at the moment as he visited the Vatican

The mayor, who is kicking off his third term, has met the Pope and counterparts from other cities at a summit

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 isn’t but clear how a lot the journey price.

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 all the time impressed the subsequent with an incredible job. For ours, it is fixing the local weather and environmental crises. 

‘Our species is waging conflict on the pure world, which may finally result in our destroy. 

‘It is a second which calls for the braveness to take robust choices and meet obligations to guard our planet and future generations. 

‘My election earlier this month was a selection of whether or not Londoners wished to see their metropolis attempt 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 attendees today

The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, was among the many attendees at the moment

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 affordable different. All bills will probably be declared as per the same old 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 workers members. The physique is part-funded by the UK authorities. 

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