00:00Sir Sadiq Khan has described a Soho residence group's decision to oppose all new licensing applications for bars and restaurants
00:07as bad for London.
00:09The Soho Society, established in 1972 to represent residents' interests, voted last week to lobby against all new licensing applications,
00:18including renewals, before Westminster Council.
00:20The mayor said he would use new licensing powers granted by government to help protect venues and extend London's late
00:27-night offer.
00:29The Soho Society said it has no undue influence on the council's decisions and ensures its comments are based on
00:36a broad reflection of community views.
00:38Westminster Council says each case is decided on its own merits.
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