UK politics roundup: concern over Man City sale, Trump's G20 visit, and Oxford Street pedestrianization
Several UK political and city stories have emerged: concern over a possible sale of Manchester City by its UAE owners, Greater Manchester's mayor pledging a professional welcome for Trump at next year's G20, Wales's secretary ruling out a coalition with nationalists, and London's Oxford Street set to go car-free from late October.
Several UK political and urban affairs stories surfaced this week.
Concern over Manchester City's ownership
The U.K. prime minister, a former Greater Manchester mayor, praised Premier League club Manchester City's Emirati owners as a "huge partner" in the city's development. At the same time, concern has been raised that the club's UAE owners could sell the club after it was found to have broken league rules.
Trump's upcoming G20 visit
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig, fresh from a meeting with Zohran Mamdani, said she will host U.S. President Donald Trump at next year's G20 summit "in a professional and serious way."
Welsh secretary rejects coalition with nationalists
Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock said Labour should not work with nationalist parties seeking to break up the United Kingdom. He said Plaid Cymru's support for Welsh independence would make a future coalition with the party untenable.
Oxford Street to be pedestrianized
London's mayor announced that a kilometer of the capital's famous Oxford Street will be free of traffic starting October 26, as part of an effort to turn the area into a pedestrian zone.
