first announced back in 2018 by the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSG) – the same company behind the iconic Sphere venue in Las Vegas.However, following five years of back and forth, it was revealed last month that the venue would most likely not be coming to the UK as Mayor Sadiq Khan intervened in the decision, citing the “unacceptable negative impact” it would have on the local residents.These included the strains on local infrastructure and health risks tied to the development. Similarly, the London Assembly environment committee warned of the unacceptable light levels that would be made by the venue – with the finished product set to have an estimated one million LED light bulbs on its exterior.Following his decision, MP Michael Gove questioned whether the choice to scrap the project was a mistake, and it was reported that he was working to instruct Khan not to abandon planning proposals via a letter to the London Legacy Development Corporation.Now, MSG have shared a new statement in light of Khan’s decision, and claimed that the progress was “hijacked” by a “bogus last-minute report”.“The entire five-year planning process was hijacked by the mayor and his bogus last-minute report.
'We were finally listened to... but we still ask, what if?'
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Overcome by unthinkable grief, Awaab Ishak's parents somehow found the strength to fight. Steadfast in their resolve to be heard, to ensure no other family suffered in the way they had, Faisal Abdullah and Aisha Amin kept pushing.
Eventually, they were listened to. It's a year since the scandal of how a young boy lost his life in 21st Century Greater Manchester because of mould in his home unfolded.
On November 15, 2022, the tragedy became the focus of attention and fury across the country.
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Thousands rushed to sign the petition calling for Awaab's Law hours after coroner Joanne Kearsley delivered her damning indictment on the state of social housing the UK.
"How, in the UK in 2020, does a two-year-old child die from exposure to mould in his home?," she asked.
The photographs of that beautiful little boy broke people's hearts - a happy, smiling toddler, playing in the park and blowing out candles on his second birthday.
Awaab died eight days later, on December 21, 2020. Until that point, his family had pleaded for help them with the mould that was plaguing their home.
So much has happened in Awaab's name since then - to make sure what happened to him never happens again. The loss of Faisal and Aisha's firstborn child remains as painful as ever. They relive the tragedy over and over.
They should be a family of five. Awaab's little sisters Fatima and Baraa will never meet their big brother.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News today (November 16) Awaab's dad said: "I think as a family, we are aware of what's happening. We see things happening on the news, we see things on the
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