60 years of Notting Hill Carnival - now one of the world’s greatest celebrations of Caribbean culture, community & London. It's founders understood the power of culture to challenge racism, build understanding & turn strangers into neighbours. We need that now as much as ever.

I'm devastated for the family and friends of Jason Arday. He faced an unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse. I know many Londoners will be angry and upset this evening. Jason Arday was the victim of a pernicious public shaming that other people in his position simply wouldn’t have faced. His death was a tragedy, but once again it should be a wake up call for all of us.