Sadiq Khan will meet the Minister of Covid Vaccine Deployment today
New data has revealed the city has the lowest coronavirus vaccination rate out of any area in the country.
The research shows 237,524 jabs have been given out to residents across the capital, less than any other region except the East of England which has received 236,023.
In comparison, the Midlands lead the way with 447,329 inoculations while the North East and Yorkshire have been given 433,045.
“I am hugely concerned that Londoners have received only a tenth of the vaccines that have been given across the country,” said Sadiq Khan.
“The situation in London is critical with rates of the virus extremely high, which is why it’s so important that vulnerable Londoners are given access to the vaccine as soon as possible.
“I have repeatedly called on the Government to scale up the vaccine supply, and will be meeting the Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment today to ensure that we urgently receive an amount of the vaccine that reflects our size, density and the level of need in our city.”
Barking and Dagenham still has the highest rate of coronavirus infections in the country with 1,631 cases per 100,000 people.
Newham and Redbridge are also in the top five while Havering has lowered to 15th.
The MP for Dagenham and Rainham, Jon Cruddas, agreed with Mr Khan: “The outbreaks that have occurred throughout London, especially in North East London, mean that we should be top of the pile in terms of the priorities that are attached to it.”
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