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Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

1 min read Youth Justice Youth Work Education
Sadiq Khan has pledged to provide 250,000 more positive opportunities for young Londoners in youth clubs, including mentoring and youth worker investment, in the lead up to next month's mayoral election.
Sadiq Khan has pledged to help young people across youth work, youth justice and education. Picture: City Hall
Sadiq Khan has pledged to help young people across youth work, youth justice and education. Picture: City Hall

In his manifesto, published before Londoners take to the polls on 2 May, pledges on 2 May, the current Mayor of London has said he will focus investment on “youth clubs, schools, pupil referral units, custody centres and major A&Es” to “tackle the complex causes of crime”.

After school activities, work experience and jobs for young people will also see greater investment to divert young people away from crime.

Khan also pledges to “work closely with families affected by violence, and to pioneer local solutions” by expanding the MyEnds’ programme which supports young Londoners and prevents violent crime through community action.

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