London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks to the media during a visit to the Francis Crick Institute in London to announce a new London Growth Plan to boost economic growth on April 3.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks to the media during a visit to the Francis Crick Institute in London to announce a new London Growth Plan to boost economic growth on April 3.LONDON — As London's mayor, Sadiq Khan is one of the most well-known faces in British politics.
"When my father first came to this country in the 1960s, there were signs on guest houses and public buildings, saying 'no Blacks, no Irish, no dogs.' By 'Blacks,' they meant anybody who was a person of color," Khan says."Within one generation, one of his children became the mayor of London.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Clearwater Mayor Promises Wise Spending After Previous Mayor Resigned Over Expensive City Hall PlansThe residents of Clearwater, Florida, elected a new mayor who promised to spend their money wisely a year after his predecessor quit over the city council’s expensive plans to build a new city hall.
Read more »
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany HenyardFormer Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has agreed to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of public fund misuse by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Read more »
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Appointed as Special Investigator for Dolton Mayor Tiffany HenyardFormer Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been appointed as a special investigator by the village of Dolton's board of trustees to investigate allegations involving embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Lightfoot, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, will lead an independent investigation into claims of corruption, reckless spending, and retaliation.
Read more »
Former Chicago Mayor to Investigate Dolton Mayor's Alleged Lavish SpendingFormer Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard over her alleged lavish spending habits, which have come under scrutiny from Dolton residents. Lightfoot has been appointed to ensure accountability and transparency in government spending.
Read more »
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's First 100 Days as Philadelphia's 100th MayorMayor Cherelle L. Parker, Philadelphia's 100th mayor and the first woman in charge, reflects on her eventful first 100 days in office, including addressing SEPTA shootings and pushback on her stance on syringe exchange programs.
Read more »
Former SLC Mayor Ted Wilson, father of SL County Mayor Jenny Wilson, dies at age 84Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson died Thursday at the age of 84 due to congestive heart failure and Parkinson's disease, according to a statement released
Read more »