Sadiq Khan has hit out at controversial new plans from Westminster Council that could stop new Soho venues offering “music, dancing and similar entertainment”. Responding to the proposals today (August 6), the Mayor of London wrote: “You can’t run a world-famous nightlife district with a village-hall mindset.” “London’s hospitality and nightlife support jobs, culture and growth,” he added. London's hospitality and nightlife support jobs, culture and growth. At a time when venues need our support more than ever, the rules on licensing are stacked against them.”