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Deputy Mayor of London for Transport and Deputy Chair, TfL | Former MEP for London, Vice-Chair EP Environment Committee (ENVI) and Deputy Leader European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP)

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Participants in the tour stand in front of a tram undergoing maintenance at Therapia Lane depot

Participants in the tour stand in front of a tram undergoing maintenance at Therapia Lane depot

Great to visit @TfL's newly decarbonised Therapia Lane tram depot w/ @ndironsmp.bsky.social and @metecoban92.bsky.social

Impressive to see heat pumps, solar panels and energy‑efficient upgrades - cutting carbon and supporting green jobs. πŸ”‹βš‘οΈ

A big step towards a net zero London by 2030!

04.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The iconic Cutty Sark

The iconic Cutty Sark

Seb hosts a roundtable with Cllrs, activists and TfL

Seb hosts a roundtable with Cllrs, activists and TfL

Seb talks to TfL about the extended Cycleway 4 scheme

Seb talks to TfL about the extended Cycleway 4 scheme

Seb and Cllrs Okereke and O’Byrne Mulligan stand outside Greenwich Foot Tunnel

Seb and Cllrs Okereke and O’Byrne Mulligan stand outside Greenwich Foot Tunnel

I enjoyed being in the Royal Borough of Greenwich today as part of the Big Community Transport Tour - seeing progress on the Cycleway 4 extension, riding the new SL11, and hearing exciting plans to improve walking, cycling and public spaces in Greenwich & Woolwich town centres.

30.01.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to be in Abbey Wood today to launch the new SL11 Superloop - an improved express bus service connecting communities from North Greenwich to Abbey Wood.

The service starts this Saturday and travel is free for the first week, so hop on and give it a try! 🚍✨

21.01.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A rider enjoys the sunshine on a Santander bike

A rider enjoys the sunshine on a Santander bike

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈTfL will be marking #IWD2026 by naming 10 Santander Cycles after inspiring women who’ve made a difference in cycling.

Know someone who deserves recognition? From grassroots mentors to Olympic medallists, read more and nominate hereπŸ‘‰
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-wel...

13.01.2026 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
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Last year saw:
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The lowest homicide rate since records began
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The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century

12.01.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 7
London is #1 graphic.

London is #1 graphic.

Once more for the haters...

09.12.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1653    πŸ” 502    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 50

NEW: Plans are underway for a tourist levy to supercharge London's economy. It could raise *millions* to fund major improvements in our city.

London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.

25.11.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 158    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 3
The 310 bus, heading to Stamford Hill, rests to pick up and set down passengers at a bus stop.

The 310 bus, heading to Stamford Hill, rests to pick up and set down passengers at a bus stop.

TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.

23.10.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m at the congress of the Party of European Socialists in Amsterdam - no Brexit here as the UK Labour Party is still an active member - with delegates and leaders from across Europe.
Warm welcome given to David Lammy.

18.10.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic with green background and blurred image of people walking in a station. Text reads: β€œGreat news. Β£150,000 for life-saving defibrillators. 200 new devices in local communities across London.” A yellow defibrillator box is visible on the wall.

Graphic with green background and blurred image of people walking in a station. Text reads: β€œGreat news. Β£150,000 for life-saving defibrillators. 200 new devices in local communities across London.” A yellow defibrillator box is visible on the wall.

When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts.

That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with the @londonambulance.nhs.uk and helping to fund 200 new defibrillators. This will help to ensure that every neighbourhood in our city has better​ access to this life-saving equipment.

16.10.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bakerloop is here, and from today, it's totally free for one week!

Running an express service from Waterloo to Lewisham, it traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension.

All aboard! 🚍

27.09.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mind The Gap: The Official TfL Podcast πŸŽ™οΈ Introducing Mind The Gap, TfL's official podcast! Join host Tim Dunn as he uncovers incredible stories behind London’s transport network. πŸ’™

TfL’s new series of its award-winning Mind the Gap podcast has launched, telling the story of Transport for London since 2000. I’m delighted to be featured in this series, as we mark TfL’s 25th anniversary this year. Listen to the first episode here: madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2024/07/08/m...

19.09.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In London, hate will never win.

17.09.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7701    πŸ” 2193    πŸ’¬ 238    πŸ“Œ 328
I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. 

It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when 
far-right political parties marched on our streets.

The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown.

As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right 
– just as we have many times before.  

But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect.    

As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division.

I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

15.09.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2616    πŸ” 631    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 50

Have your say now:

tfl.gov.uk/info-for/tax...

10.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shaftesbury Avenue at night.

Shaftesbury Avenue at night.

Pedicabs could be a fun, quick and green way to get around London, but they’re currently unregulated, which can lead to antisocial driving, loud music and steep overcharging. So, we're planning to regulate pedicabs for the first time in London, to make London safer and greener.

10.09.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

🚍 Great to join @MayorofLondon at Stockwell Bus Garage to open @Go_Ahead_London’s new state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre.

This facility will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for over a million Londoners every day - a huge step forward for our bus network. πŸ‘

22.08.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Seb attending a BTP briefing for officers

Seb attending a BTP briefing for officers

A really interesting afternoon spent at British Transport Police offices in Victoria. We spoke about issues facing London’s transport network including sexual offences and the recent rise in graffiti. We will keep working together to build a better, safer London for everyone.

25.07.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Superloop bus, SL4, prepares to enter the new Silvertown Tunnel

A Superloop bus, SL4, prepares to enter the new Silvertown Tunnel

It’s official: the Silvertown Tunnel is proving a big win for London.

Public transport use has more than doubled!

A new report from TfL demonstrates that the tunnel is achieving its key aims of easing congestion, increasing public transport use and improving journeys for all bit.ly/4kUhdHw

23.07.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Great news for Tube travellers - more of the Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines now have 4G and 5G coverage - keeping Londoners connected underground. πŸ“Ά

From Euston to Bank, Balham to South Wimbledon, the rollout continues!

10.07.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mayor Chow presents Seb with a book about the history of cycling in Toronto

Mayor Chow presents Seb with a book about the history of cycling in Toronto

A real honour to meet @mayoroliviachow.ca of Toronto πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ today for a highly productive discussion on shared challenges and opportunities for our cities: building high-quality housing, tackling congestion, promoting active travel and much more.

09.07.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hungary banned anything that β€œpromotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.

However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

28.06.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 54522    πŸ” 12806    πŸ’¬ 560    πŸ“Œ 805
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Incredible turnout and atmosphere in Budapest as huge crowds march in defiance of Viktor OrbΓ‘n.

Mayor KarΓ‘csony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.

It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.

28.06.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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I’m in Hungary with representatives from cities, parliaments and the EU to represent the Mayor of @london.gov.uk at Budapest Pride.

Viktor OrbΓ‘n’s govt tried to ban the march but it will go ahead thanks to Mayor Gergely KarΓ‘csony.

We stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community.

28.06.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

These people are heroes

28.06.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2700    πŸ” 530    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 12
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Gay MP explains why we still need Pride in powerful parliamentary speech Gay Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant has explained why Pride is still needed in a powerful speech to parliament.

Chris Bryant has explained why Pride is still needed, in a speech to fellow MPs.

25.06.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Seb speaks to representatives of European and Canadian cities about the work London is doing to cut its carbon emissions

Seb speaks to representatives of European and Canadian cities about the work London is doing to cut its carbon emissions

Great to welcome experts from across Europe & Canada to the C40cities Green and Healthy Streets Workshop this morning as part of #LCAW25

This workshop is a vital opportunity to share knowledge, build partnerships, & accelerate the transformative action our cities urgently need.

24.06.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
It's official
Proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street will move ahead

It's official Proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street will move ahead

The results are in. The vast majority of Londoners and major businesses back our exciting plans for Oxford Street, so I'm pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead as quickly as possible.

17.06.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 830    πŸ” 127    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 47
Seb meets with residents, AMs and Cllrs to talk about transport provision in Barnet

Seb meets with residents, AMs and Cllrs to talk about transport provision in Barnet

A group photo outside Colindale Station

A group photo outside Colindale Station

The participants in the roundtable at North Finchley

The participants in the roundtable at North Finchley

Great to be in Barnet today on our Big Community Transport Tour.
🚌 Rode the SL10 Superloop express service
🀝 Met with councillors and local community
πŸš‰ Saw progress on step-free access at Colindale Station

06.06.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Road casualties at their lowest levels outside of the pandemic, but more to be done to eliminate death and serious injury from London's roads PN-054 TfL has published the 2024 road casualty data showing theΒ provisionalΒ number of people killed and seriously injured on London's roads fellΒ from 3710 in 2023 to 3,696 London continues to make p...

Encouraging @TfL data shows road casualties are at their lowest levels outside of the pandemic. Just one death or serious injury is one too many, and we are committed to eliminating them from our roads by 2041, as part of the Mayor’s Vision Zero Strategy. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/road-ca...

29.05.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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