He is also from London, from Labour, from an ethnic minority and a moderate - four strikes against him which have brought out the attack dogs
His successes in London have been vital to Labour’s return to power That did not take long. Within hours of the leak that the Mayor of London is due to be knighted in the New Year’s Honours,
His successes in London have been vital to Labour’s return to power nationally, while for eight years he has had the party leader’s back, without looking hungry for the top job, in contrast to England’s other thrice elected mayor, Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester. Khan was the first elected Muslim leader of a major European city. He also achieved the largest direct personal mandate in the UK. Over one million people voted for him by name in 2021. The Conservatives changed the voting system to first past the post this year in the hope of hobbling his chances, but he still won narrowly. He is the only three-term London mayor. Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson each served two terms.
Critics on the right may denounce him but Khan’s positions usually reflect the majority of sentiment in diverse London, including some sections seldom heard from, such as younger voters.
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