Boris in blitz on City Hall junkets to raise money for fight against crime

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

He is to slash the number of officials attending the Beijing Olympics – and plans to scrap the mayor's exhibition stands at political party conferences in the autumn.

Ex-mayor Ken Livingstone came under fire for spending vast sums on overseas trips, including visits to countries such as Venezuela, where he had close links with Left-wing President Hugo Chavez.

Scroll down for more...

Crackdown: London Mayor Boris Johnson plans to cut junkets in effort to raise funds for crime fight

Mr Livingstone was often accompanied by a huge entourage of officials.

Mr Johnson intends to draw up strict rules for staff who apply to go on overseas trips.

Those hoping to go to Beijing will have to prove that their trip is essential to gain vital experience for the 2012 Games in London or has a commercial value.

A source said: "The mayor does not believe it is right for staff to jet round the world staying in smart hotels with all expenses paid by the people of London unless they are providing a valuable service to the city."

Scrapping the mayor's stands at the Tory, Labour and Liberal Democrat conferences is expected to save £80,000.