Mayor of London to probe Ken Livingstone's 'foreign embassies"

The Mayor has already scrapped the controversial deal Mr Livingstone struck with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez to provide cheap fuel for London's bus network and work has already begun to wind down the GLA's office in Caracas. The review of the remaining offices will be led by deputy mayor for government relations Ian Clement, and will be concluded by the autumn. Mr Clement said: 'This process will take a serious look at whether taxpayers' money is being spent wisely and in the interests of Londoners. 'It is right that we scrutinise millions of pounds' expenditure on these international offices and continually look at how we can ensure London remains one of the world's leading business centres.'