This is LBC from Global, leading Britain's conversation with James O'Brien.

Three minutes after ten, let's dive straight into the controversy this morning. James,

when you start your show with Sadiq Khan, play the full

intro music like you normally would, I don't understand why you fade it out whenever he comes

in. I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Mr. Mayor, any thoughts?

Well, that's not what I was expecting. I've got to be honest and can I apologize if I'm to blame.

I've only been here 15 years. I still don't understand how all that works. Should we crack straight on? Obviously I reserve the right

to ask you a few questions myself in the course of proceedings. Good morning, James. Morning to you.

Let's throw open the floor though. 035-60-90973 is of course the number that you need.

If you're ever in any doubt when Sadiq Khan introduces the callers himself,

that the phone lines are wide open, then today is a day where I can demonstrate that they are,

because if you're ringing now, we'll put your question to the mayor via me.

Which means we start with Chris in Barnett. Chris, good morning. What's your question for the mayor of me. Which means we start with Chris in Barnett.

Chris, good morning.

What's your question for the mayor of London?

Good morning.

Good morning.

My question is, does the mayor of London think that taking away the vast amount of police

officer shows the street had an effect on knife crime and also violent crime.

It's not exactly a curveball, but we can only work with what we're given.

There we go. A bit of an open goal for you, Sadiq.

Yes, yes and no. Chris, thanks for your question.

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