What might the future hold for world-famous Oxford Street if the mayor takes control of the area?
Before the General Election, London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan pledged there would soon be benefits fromBut it also potentially pits a Labour government and mayor against a Labour-run council.Two years ago Labour won control of Westminster for the first time ever, a huge electoral prize.That was not achieved by promising to pedestrianise Oxford Street – a notion far too toxic to risk putting before voters. Leader Adam Hug said after the election that there would be no pedestrianisation.
"While it has only been shared with us in the last few days, there needs to be significant consultation where we will work hard to influence what comes next on behalf of local people," the branch stated on its website. The leadership now has to navigate a difficult course answering to local voters without falling out with the party in government and at City Hall.
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