Lovely morning yesterday spent with enthused young people and motivated young coaches. Thanks to Professor Green Peter Bakare OLY Cllr Eartha Pond #Baller⚽️ Hackney Wick FC & Surrey Cricket for supporting the London's Violence Reduction Unit summer programme launch. Sadiq Khan

Great to see you Jas Athwal MP in your new role at fab Ekotaacademy

We are committed to tackling violence and to fund opportunities so young people feel safe, supported and have structure during the summer holidays. 📻 Lib Peck spoke to Eddie Nestor MBE BBC Radio London about our summer programme. 👂 from 1:33:50: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Great evening with these Labour local government legends Peter John & Nick Forbes. LGA Labour London Councils

Honoured to open excellent The Social Switch Project Online Harms conference on opportunities and challenges of social media. Inspiring speeches from Lorin LaFave Breck Foundation & Georgia Harrison Energy & insight from Kai & Clara from young people’s action group London's Violence Reduction Unit Catch22

Lovely video showing how young people benefit from summer activities to keep them safe and able to thrive Sadiq Khan London's Violence Reduction Unit Ekotaacademy

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🌞Summer is an opportunity for young people to make memories and have fun. 👍We've funded a programme of activities this summer for thousands of young Londoners with the support of Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan to ensure they are safe and supported. ➡️bit.ly/4dvh9uq

My statement on the violence we have witnessed over the last few days.

To those who came out peacefully to show London stands united against racism and Islamophobia last night—thank you. To our heroic police force working round the clock to keep Londoners safe—thank you. And to those far-right thugs still intent on sowing hatred and division—you

💬 “As a Multi Faith Network, focused on using faith as a foundation for reducing violence across London, we stand united in emphasising a message of hope and peace.” Statement below from our Multi Faith Network in London.

I remain in close contact with the Met about the appalling attack in central London today. A man has been arrested & is in custody. On behalf of Londoners I’d like to pay tribute to Abdullah, who heroically risked his own safety to come to the aid of the victims.

It is #InternationalYouthDay so very fitting to meet up with some members of the Young Peoples Action Group London's Violence Reduction Unit And to thank them for all the work they do!

Princess - talented sportswoman & talented member of London's Violence Reduction Unit Young Peoples Action Group. She won gold at the European championship in power lifting (not yet an Olympic sport). If you want to sponsor her next trip to South Africa - https://go fund me/306680bd Go Princess!

🏟️ Today England and Wales Cricket Board hosted the London's Violence Reduction Unit at Lords Cricket Ground, an iconic venue for the VRU funded sports Internship Programme. The VRU are funding 12 month paid sports Internships, aimed at young Londoners from underrepresented groups within sports. Lib Peck

Great visit to #southwark game changers today with Miatta Fahnbulleh So many local groups delivering activities and support for young people. United through London's Violence Reduction Unit #MyEnds & investment by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Active Communities Network Mentivity St Giles Fight for Peace

Such an energising visit with the award-winning team at Southwark #MyEnds. MyEnds puts young people and communities at the centre of solutions to end violence by giving them the support they need to deliver locally designed interventions. I am determined to ensure young people

So sorry to read this. Nicky was very encouraging when I was leader of Lambeth and equally lovely & supportive when I started working for the Mayor. A very generous, kind and insightful person. So sorry for your loss.

Removing single headline grades from Ofsted inspections is an important step in the right direction by Department for Education. School report cards that supports and encourages inclusive practices would deliver on a shared commitment to improve the life chances of all young people.

Important analysis from IPPR . Keeping young people in school is essential to keeping them safe. That is why London's Violence Reduction Unit has worked with young people, teachers, parents, councils to produce #LondonsInclusionCharter. london.gov.uk/programmes-str…