London’s New Yr fireworks have been labelled as an “ego journey” for Mayor Sadiq Khan, with the timing and content material of the show – that includes messages on range and inclusivity – seen as a political platform forward of Mr. Khan’s re-election bid in Could. The Mail has extra.
Simply earlier than the bongs of Large Ben sounded midnight, a message saying “The Mayor of London presents…” was written excessive within the sky earlier than a unity-themed show welcomed the brand new yr with the messaging: “London – A Place for Everybody.”
The celebration, that lasted nearly quarter-hour, referenced the King’s Coronation and in addition used Charles’s quote to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the Windrush crossing, by which he stated the brand new arrivals “collectively enrich the material of our nationwide life”.
There have been repeated references to London’s range and inclusivity, with Mr. Khan telling the world everyone seems to be welcome in a metropolis the place folks will be themselves.
However many critics took to social media to complain that the show was full of political messaging forward of Mr. Khan’s bid for re-election as Mayor this Could.
Amongst them was writer Paul Embery who tweeted:
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