Sadiq Khan calls for Grenfell council takeover as leader quits

Sadiq Khan has called for Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council to be taken over by commissioners following the Grenfell Tower fire.In a letter to Theresa May, the London Mayor said: "Following yesterday evening's shambolic council cabinet meeting, it is self-evident that the leadership of the council has lost the trust of local residents.Mr Khan's suggestion came not long after council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown said he would be stepping down following criticism of the authority's response to