Sadiq Khan in Big Trouble as Furious Londoner Exposes His Terrible Deeds Live on TV
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a bold and controversial step to solve the city’s worsening housing crisis allowing new homes to be built on parts of the green belt, land that has long been protected from development. He argues that the current rules preventing any construction on this land are outdated and no longer practical, especially as demand for housing continues to grow rapidly.
The crisis has become more urgent in the past year. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of people renting in London jumped by 11%, and many are struggling to afford a place to live. Khan says that even though the city has tried to build on brownfield sites previously used land that alone won’t be enough to meet the growing need for homes.
However, not everyone agrees with his approach. During a live discussion on *Patrick Christys Tonight* on GB News, a member of the audience strongly criticised Khan’s plan. The guest pointed out that building 88,000 homes could cost nearly £9 billion, and questioned where the funding would come from. More than just money, the critic raised concerns about whether London has the infrastructure—such as schools, hospitals, and transport—to support that many new residents. “There is none. No schooling, no medical centres, no nothing,” they said. “And the NHS is already overwhelmed.”
The same guest also raised fears about rising crime and social strain, asking what impact 360,000 new people (assuming four per home) would have on safety in the city. “Sadiq Khan has destroyed it,” the person said, recalling that they had lived in London for over 40 years and had never seen it in such poor condition.
In response, Labour MP Barry Gardiner defended the mayor and the party’s record. He praised improvements in NHS services under Labour leadership, saying that more people are now able to get medical appointments and return to work after operations. He also acknowledged the huge challenge of building 88,000 homes in a city where fewer than half that number are built each year. Gardiner stressed that the environment must not be sacrificed for new housing, saying, “Without the environment, you don’t have the economy.”
Khan’s proposal marks one of the biggest shifts in housing policy in London in decades. While critics worry it could damage the natural landscape and overwhelm public services, the mayor insists that any green belt land released for housing would come with strict conditions. He has promised to maximise affordable housing, protect biodiversity, and ensure new developments genuinely benefit Londoners.
Originally created to prevent urban sprawl, the green belt has unintentionally limited the city’s ability to grow alongside its population. As house prices continue to rise, many Londoners are being priced out of the market or pushed into unstable rental situations. Khan believes that carefully targeted development on parts of the green belt could help fix this if done responsibly.
