Speak to Sadiq: Mayor of London joins James O'Brien to take your calls

13 May 2025, 12:39

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Sadiq Khan joined James O'Brien to take calls after Keir Starmer's speech this week.

Topics discussed included migration, the care sector, housing, Thames Water and Gaza.

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