Interview with London Mayor Sadiq Khan ahead of May elections

The transcript discusses the challenges and strategies related to police funding and investment in London. It highlights the uncertainty in government funding for police officers, the mayor's track record in using council tax and business rates for police investment, and the importance of investing in youth programs. The closure of police stations is addressed, emphasizing the choice between maintaining buildings and funding police salaries. The mayor's commitment to community policing and estate strategy is outlined, along with a promise of continuous investment in the police force to ensure safety and crime prevention in London.

Why can't candidates provide an accurate number of police officers for the third year?

• They have not been trained to calculate it.

• They are not allowed to disclose the numbers.

• They lack information on government funding.

• The number is fixed and cannot be changed.

What initiative did the mayor establish to support young Londoners?

• The London Youth Fund

• The Youth Empowerment Program

• The London Youth Initiative

• The England Fund

What was one of the reasons for closing police stations according to the mayor?

• To increase the number of police officers

• To save on building maintenance costs

• To comply with government regulations

• To reduce crime rates

What is the mayor's commitment regarding frontline counselors?

• To replace them with digital services

• To ensure their presence in every borough 24/7

• To have them available only during weekdays

• To reduce their numbers to save costs

How much has been invested in the police service over the last five years?

• 1 billion pounds

• 750 million pounds

• 500 million pounds

• 1.5 billion pounds