Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London since 2016

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Sir Sadiq Aman Khan is a British politician serving as Mayor of London since 2016. He was previously Member of Parliament (MP) for Tooting from 2005 until 2016. A member of the Labour Party, Khan is on the party's soft left and has been ideologically characterised as a social democrat.

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King Charles visits SXSW London The King visited South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in London. His Majesty was greeted by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at the event. The King also toured Old.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:48Published on June 5, 2025

Holden backs Jenrick over London fare dodging video Richard Holden has supported Robert Jenrick’s call for action on fare dodging in London. Jenrick shared a video confronting people jumping ticket barriers at a London Underground station. Holden.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published on May 30, 2025

Starmer leads departures from VE Day Service Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published on May 8, 2025

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'I'm warning you now, move!' Tube fare dodgers and Robert Jenrick clash - as he chases them for video Robert Jenrick has taken the law into his own hands by challenging Tube fare dodgers in a social media video criticising London mayor Sadiq Khan. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2025
Trump 'absolutely' welcome to visit UK, says London mayor in major U-turn London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has defended his past attacks on Donald Trump, telling Sky News that standing up for the city "does mean sometimes saying boo to a goose". Sky News - Published on February 18, 2025
London mayor to tell EU diplomats 'Brexit was a mistake' London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is to tell EU diplomats "Brexit was a mistake" and argue stronger ties with the bloc would help fight Donald Trump's tariff threats. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2025

Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Sadiq Khan knighted and Keely Hodgkinson among hundreds also honoured Former England manager Gareth Southgate, London mayor Sadiq Khan and actor Stephen Fry have been knighted in the New Year Honours. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2024
Sadiq Khan salutes Count Binface for beating Britain First candidate London mayor Sadiq Khan gave a nod to his challenger Count Binface at his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2024
Sadiq Khan to win historic third term as London mayor, Sky News projects Labour's Sadiq Khan will secure a historic third term as London mayor, seeing off Tory challenger Susan Hall, according to Sky News projections. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2024

Independent police force to review Met handling of latest Stephen Lawrence murder evidence Sir Mark Rowley will ask an independent police force to look at the Metropolitan Police's handling of the latest evidence in the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2024
Mayor of London has confidence in Met Police chief, Sky News understands - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' comments Sadiq Khan has confidence in Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley despite him facing calls to quit over the force's handling of a recent pro-Palestine protest, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024
PM 'appalled' at Met Police 'openly Jewish' exchange - as Sadiq Khan to hold urgent meeting with Met chief Sadiq Khan will hold an "urgent meeting" with Sir Mark Rowley as the Metropolitan Police commissioner faces calls to resign over the force's handling of a pro-Palestinian protest. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024
Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's push for clean air after ULEZ controversy Sir Keir Starmer has praised Sadiq Khan's commitment to clean air in London after urging the mayor to "reflect" on the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) last year. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024

Police 'assessing' hate speech complaint against Lee Anderson Police are "assessing" a report of hate speech made against Lee Anderson following his claim "Islamists" had taken control of London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Lee Anderson accuses Sadiq Khan of 'playing the race card' - and insists he is not racist Lee Anderson has accused Sadiq Khan of "playing the race card" as he denied being racist following a row that resulted in his suspension as a Tory MP. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Comments like Lee Anderson's 'despairingly racist', says civil rights leader Civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton has labelled comments such as those by MP Lee Anderson made about Sadiq Khan as "despairingly racist". Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024	Lee Anderson ducks questions on whether he will join Reform following Tory party suspension Lee Anderson has dodged questions over whether he could join the Reform party following his suspension from the Conservatives for his attack on Sadiq Khan. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024
Cabinet minister appears to leave door open for Lee Anderson to regain Tory whip A cabinet minister has appeared to leave the door open for Lee Anderson to regain the Tory party whip following his attack on Sadiq Khan that resulted in his suspension. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2024	Crisis deepens as deputy PM refuses to say whether Lee Anderson is 'racist' - as under fire MP tweets 'Dog House' beer photos The deputy prime minister has refused to say on Sky News whether Lee Anderson is "racist" as he backed the decision to suspend him from the Conservative Party following his attack on Sadiq Khan. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2024
Deputy PM refuses to say whether Lee Anderson is 'racist' following attack on Sadiq Khan The deputy prime minister has refused to say on Sky News whether Lee Anderson is "racist" as he backed the decision to suspend him from the Conservative Party following his attack on Sadiq Khan. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2024	'Muslims are fair game when it comes to racism': Sadiq Khan slams PM for failing to condemn Lee Anderson comments Sadiq Khan has accused the former Tory deputy chairman of "pouring fuel on the fire of anti-Muslim hatred" after he said "Islamists" had "got control" of the London mayor. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2024
Calls for Lee Anderson to be kicked out of Conservatives over 'divisive and dangerous' comments Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been criticised for making "divisive and dangerous" comments about London mayor Sadiq Khan - with calls for him to be kicked out of the party. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024	Sadiq Khan trials fare cuts for Friday journeys Sadiq Khan has announced a £24m plan to slash peak time train fares in London on Fridays. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024
Sadiq Khan backs scheme to send 4x4s to Ukraine in apparent U-turn The Mayor of London has pledged his support to send 4x4s to Ukraine that would otherwise be scrapped under the city's ULEZ scheme. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2023	Sadiq Khan condemns 'grotesquely irresponsible' ULEZ camera explosion An explosion that damaged an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) camera and nearby vehicles in southeast London has been branded "grotesquely irresponsible" by the mayor of London's spokesman. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2023
Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan is not a criminal offence, Met Police says Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan that has circulated on social media "does not constitute a criminal offence", the Metropolitan Police has said. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2023	Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan dismissing Armistice Day under police investigation Digitally generated audio of Sadiq Khan seemingly calling for Armistice Day to be delayed is being investigated by police. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2023
Sadiq Khan accuses Suella Braverman of 'posturing' over Palestine protests Sadiq Khan has criticised Suella Braverman for describing pro-Palestinian protests as "hate marches", saying her "posturing" could divide communities. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2023	Sadiq Khan breaks ranks with Labour to back full ceasefire in Gaza Sir Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to call for a ceasefire in Gaza after a string of senior Labour figures broke ranks to challenge his stance. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023
Tory London mayor candidate urged to apologise for suggesting Jewish people are 'frightened' by Sadiq Khan The Tory candidate for London mayor has been urged to apologise after she claimed that Jewish communities were "frightened" by Sadiq Khan. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2023	'State of emergency': Pastor who lost her son to knife crime calls for more youth services funding The mother of a man who was stabbed to death in 2014 has told Sky News the country is in a "state of emergency" over knife crime and urged Sadiq Khan to do more. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023
Expanded ULEZ set to come into force - and will now cover every London borough The expansion of Sadiq Khan's controversial ultra low emissions zone (ULEZ) will come into force on Tuesday despite facing a number of political hurdles. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2023	Mayor bids to block pension of rapist ex-Met Police officer London mayor Sadiq Khan is aiming to block the pension of rapist ex-Metropolitan Police officer Adam Provan. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023
Khan accuses government of 'weaponising air pollution' ahead of ULEZ expansion Sadiq Khan has accused the government of "weaponising air pollution" ahead of the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone next week. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023	Mayor and scientist accused of 'alarmingly cosy relationship' to 'silence' ULEZ criticism Sadiq Khan's deputy and a scientist the mayor's office helps to fund have been accused of working together in an attempt to criticise research that questioned the effectiveness of London's Ultra Low.. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2023
ULEZ scrappage scheme extended after policy blamed for Labour's Uxbridge by-election defeat London mayor Sadiq Khan has expanded the scrappage scheme for cars to comply with his ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) after it was blamed for Labour's defeat in the Uxbridge by-election. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2023	Starmer told to 'get off the fence' and challenge Sadiq Khan on ULEZ Tory MPs have called for Sir Keir Starmer to "get off the fence" and tell Sadiq Khan to axe the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) after a court ruled the plans are lawful. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2023
Rishi Sunak to intervene in Sadiq Khan's London housebuilding plan Rishi Sunak is intervening in Sadiq Khan's housing plan as he says not enough dwellings are built. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2023	Khan committed to ULEZ expansion but happy to look at ways to mitigate financial impact Sadiq Khan is still committed to expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) but is happy to look at new ideas for ways to mitigate the financial impact on Londoners, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on July 23, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer warns 'policy matters' after ULEZ blamed for by-election loss in Uxbridge Labour's failure to take Boris Johnson's former seat is a reminder that "policy matters", Sir Keir Starmer has said - after the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) by London mayor Sadiq.. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2023	London mayor stands by ULEZ expansion after Uxbridge by-election loss London mayor Sadiq Khan has stood by his decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the capital's outer boroughs, despite it being touted as the reason Labour lost the Uxbridge and South.. Sky News - Published on July 21, 2023
Mayor would back London bid for Commonwealth Games Sadiq Khan says he would support a bid for London to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023	Boris Johnson hits out at 'bone-headed' ULEZ - despite setting up the scheme while he was London mayor Boris Johnson has used his latest column in the Daily Mail to attack Sadiq Khan's "bone-headed" ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) - despite coming up with idea while he was London mayor himself. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2023
Labour split as Uxbridge by-election candidate speaks out against London mayor's ULEZ expansion Labour's candidate in the Uxbridge by-election has spoken out against the expansion of London Mayor Sadiq Khan's ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) amid fears it could hamper the party's chances in Boris.. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2023	Sadiq Khan denies ULEZ scheme change is part of 'war on motorists' London Mayor Sadiq Khan has denied that the expansion of a scheme to charge polluting cars to drive in the capital is part of a war on motorists. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2023
London Mayor’s fund faces £3m loss as EV firm Breathe collapses London taxpayers could face millions of pounds in losses after an electric vehicle company backed by Sadiq Khan collapsed into administration. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023	Who is Susan Hall? The hair salon owner and London mayor hopeful that Sadiq Khan 'fears most' Susan Hall is running for London mayor on a platform of safety and "fears". Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
Sadiq Khan: LTNs are about 'taking back control' from Whitehall Controversial low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are about "taking back control" from Whitehall, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023	Sadiq Khan says death threats, disasters and terror attacks gave him PTSD Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he has suffered mental trauma after dealing with regular death threats, disasters and terror attacks. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2023
Minister announces bid to be Tory candidate for mayor of London A government frontbencher has announced a bid to replace Sadiq Khan as Mayor of London. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2023	London mayoral elections: The runners and riders as Sadiq Khan to stand for third term The London mayoral elections are not due to be held until 2024 but the race to take on Sadiq Khan has already begun. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2023
Sadiq Khan's ULEZ plans to face High Court challenge Sadiq Khan's planned Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in London will face a legal challenge from five Conservative-run councils, the High Court has ruled. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2023	Sarah Everard's murderer 'entitled to police pension' London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for Sarah Everard's murderer to be stripped of the pension he earned for his job before the Metropolitan Police. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2023

Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London since 2016

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Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan dismissing Armistice Day under police investigation

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Sadiq Khan breaks ranks with Labour to back full ceasefire in Gaza

Tory London mayor candidate urged to apologise for suggesting Jewish people are 'frightened' by Sadiq Khan

'State of emergency': Pastor who lost her son to knife crime calls for more youth services funding

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Mayor and scientist accused of 'alarmingly cosy relationship' to 'silence' ULEZ criticism

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Starmer told to 'get off the fence' and challenge Sadiq Khan on ULEZ

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