Sadiq Khan

Keir Starmer is right to stand up to Donald Trump over Iran.

While the brutal Iranian regime should rightly be condemned and international pressure applied, this war is not the right course of action.

A Guardian opinion piece from Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, is headlined: "Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That's the lesson from Gorton and Denton."

I'm proud to lead a progressive region here in the West of England, working together to deliver change that people can see and feel.

Sadiq's right: a brave and bold vision of hope can build on the government's trade deals for jobs, breakfast clubs for kids, and protections for renters.

🚨 NEW: Sadiq Khan has formally approved the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the lesson from Gorton and Denton | Sadiq Khan The threat to the party in some parts of our country is now existential. But we can progress, as we have in London, by being bold and strong in our core beliefs, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the lesson from Gorton and Denton | Sadiq Khan

Sadiq is spot on. It is time for us to be braver in our Labour convictions and address voters fears’ not play on them.

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan London mayor criticises PM for calling Greens ‘extreme’ after Gorton and Denton loss, saying it is a ‘flawed strategy’ * Sadiq Khan: ‘Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the byelection’s lesson’ The mayor of London has said the Gorton and Denton byelection has exposed a “far-reaching change and fracturing” in UK politics and Labour must ditch its “flawed strategy” of taking liberal progressives for granted. In what appears to be an attack on Keir Starmer, Sadiq Khan challenged the prime minister’s branding of the Green party and its policies as “extreme”, saying many of its supporters shared Labour’s values but were disappointed in the government. Continue reading...

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

The threat to Labour is existential.

The Labour government needs a real change in approach - and fast.

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I have written to Criterion Capital expressing my deep concern at reports that they are mass evicting Londoners from their homes, and urging them to reconsider.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says London Centric's investigation shows the need for greater regulation of the algorithms on sites such as TikTok to stop "bad faith actors spreading hate for clicks".

"Accounts are talking London down because the algorithms reward them for doing so," he says.

‘Starmer has to stay. You wouldn't sack a football manage... Mayor of London Sadiq Khan revisits the Tooting streets where he grew up and talks about rejoining the EU in his lifetime, Trump's ‘rubbish', Mandelson's ‘arrogance' and why he takes bodyguards to the cinema

‘Starmer has to stay. You wouldn’t sack a football manager after 35 minutes’

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan revisits the Tooting streets where he grew up, with Rachel Sylvester
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While critics talk London down, the facts tell another story: record-low murder rates and the fewest homicides of those under 25 this century.

Our strategy is working. But one death is too many, and we’ll keep investing in the police and young Londoners.

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London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world London’s murder rate has dropped to its lowest in more than a decade with police in the capital and the mayor saying it is now one of the safest cities in the western world. The figures come as those on the radical right criticise the city for having a crime problem, hoping to gain politically from such claims being believed. Continue reading...

London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade

London’s homicide rate per capita is the lowest since records began, with the fewest murders of those aged under 25 this century, thanks to relentless work by the Met Police
and innovative prevention work by @london-vru.bsky.social

New figures show that the homicide rate in London is now the lowest in it's recorded history- with an 11% drop in the last year.

This is thanks to the hard work of so many across London & the leadership shown by Sadiq Khan in leading with a tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime.

But we're not complacent. One death will always be one too many. 
 
That's why I'll continue to do all I can to invest in the Met and in my Violence Reduction Unit to deliver positive opportunities for young Londoners - so we can build on this significant progress.

NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
 
Last year saw:
 
The lowest homicide rate since records began
 
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century

Great news. This opens up exciting opportunities for young people, giving Londoners, Brits & their European counterparts access to a wealth of possibilities.

At a time of global uncertainty, strengthening our partnership with the EU is a win-win for growth and prosperity 💙💛

Sadiq Khan says Farage’s denial of teenage racism allegations ‘desperate’ Exclusive: London mayor says allegations about Reform leader had summoned memories of his own past Sadiq Khan has spoken of his dismay at Nigel Farage’s “desperate” denials of allegations of teenage racism as he described how his experience as a child had shaped his life. The mayor of London said testimony from more than 20 individuals who made allegations about the Reform leader had summoned memories of his own past. Continue reading...

Sadiq Khan says Farage’s denial of teenage racism allegations ‘desperate’

My brothers and I relied on free school meals growing up.

Proud that City Hall has now funded 100 million of them for London’s state primary school children ♥️

Sadiq Khan recalls past abuse as he urges Nigel Farage to apologise over racism claims Exclusive: London mayor says allegations of teenage racism against Reform leader remind him of being called P-word

Racist abuse is never 'banter.' It’s racist abuse. I was on the receiving end growing up. It has a deep, lasting impact.

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NEW: Fantastic news for London - the DLR extension to Thamesmead is going ahead with Government backing.

It’s something I’ve long called for, will create jobs for Londoners and help deliver tens of thousands of new homes across our city.

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London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital

Some people are desperate to downplay London - it fits their political agenda.

The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.

And if, like me, you love our city, here’s my message ⬇️

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‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures

Mayors are doers - not delayers or deniers. Defenders - not wreckers.

Across the world, cities are leading the charge: cutting emissions 5 x faster than the global average, creating millions of green jobs & improving health by tackling air pollution 🌍💚

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New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won.

Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.

Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!

All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instincts, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

London’s diversity doesn’t divide us - it makes us stronger.

Ours is a city built on respect, resilience and shared humanity.

Now, more than ever, we must resist the forces of division and come together ⬇️

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Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.

When I was first elected as Mayor, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.

Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚

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Violent crime with injury is down in every London borough thanks to record City Hall funding and the collective efforts of the police and @london-vru.bsky.social

We’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.

Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services

Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.

They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.

Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.

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Today, thousands of Londoners and visitors are seeing Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups and entertainment for everyone.

And doesn't it look amazing! ☀️🌳