Taking the fight to Sadiq Khan on Oxford Street - Cllr Paul Swaddle and BBC London's Eddie Nestor

Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE joined Eddie Nestor MBE on BBC London this morning, Monday 18 May, talking about the challenges as the new Leader of Westminster City Council.

Cllr Swaddle said, 

"Really enjoyed my first studio interview with Eddie Nestor MBE on BBC London Radio. We covered Oxford Street, pedicabs, tackling anti-social behaviour - and even my time as an adviser to Alan Sugar on The Apprentice. Listen to our interview and share your thoughts with me."

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