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Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is under investigation by the Greater London Authority (GLA) for accepting free tickets to a Taylor Swift concert.
The mayor reportedly received six tickets valued at approximately £3,000 from a private events company to watch the American singer from a box at Wembley Stadium on August 15.
He attended the event with five City Hall staff members, including two senior officials.
The Conservative members of the London Assembly have requested the GLA’s monitoring officer to investigate a potential breach of the rules regarding gifts and hospitality.
However, a spokesperson for Mayor Khan contends that any gift accepted by the mayor is declared openly and transparently.
Susan Hall, a Conservative Assembly Member, wrote to Rory McKenna, the GLA’s monitoring officer, alleging that the mayor may have violated the gifts and hospitality policy. She raised concerns about the hospitality provided by a private company that has had professional dealings with City Hall.
