Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
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Mayor of London at Greater London Authority
London, England, United Kingdom
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About
London gave me the opportunities to go from the council estate in Tooting where I grew up, to being Mayor of the greatest city in the world.
My parents moved to London from Pakistan in the 1960s. I was state-school educated and went on to study Law at the University of North London. Before entering politics, I worked as a human rights lawyer for more than 10 years, helping to build and run a firm of 50 employees.
My political career began in 1994, when I became a councillor in the London Borough of Wandsworth until 2006. I was then elected as the MP for Tooting in 2005. In 2008, I was appointed Minister of State for Communities and later became Minister of State for Transport, becoming the first Muslim to attend Cabinet. I was also Crossrail Minister and then Shadow Secretary for Justice and Constitutional Affairs from 2010 until 2015.
In 2013 I was appointed Shadow Minister for London, and in 2014 and 2015 led the Labour Party campaign in London in the local council, European and then General Elections. I was honoured to be elected Mayor of London in May 2016 with 1.3 million votes–the largest personal mandate of any politician in UK history.
In 2021 I was reelected as Mayor of London, and again in 2024 for a historic third term. I feel truly humbled to serve this incredible city for another four years. I still wake up every morning passionate about delivering my promise to Londoners: to make London a fairer city where all Londoners get the opportunities that our city gave to me and my family. I’m working hard to improve the lives of every single person in our city, regardless of your borough or background, race or religion, postcode or political affiliation. This is my promise to you: to deliver a brighter future for London and to stand up for London.
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The Vital Role Businesses Play In Shaping London's Success
The Vital Role Businesses Play In Shaping London's Success
Ever since taking office in 2016, I’ve sought to live up to my promise to be the most pro-business Mayor ever.…
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Sign up to the the Business Climate Challenge
Sign up to the the Business Climate Challenge
Rising energy costs After a turbulent few years, and as many continue work to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, rising…
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This is The Scale of London's Cost of Living Crisis: The Government Must Act
This is The Scale of London's Cost of Living Crisis: The Government Must Act
No one should worry about how they’ll pay their next bill. No one should struggle to put food on the table.
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My Message To The World: London is Open for Business
My Message To The World: London is Open for Business
In the wake of the challenges of the global pandemic, it’s my responsibility as Mayor to do all I can to attract…
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How to be an ally this Lesbian Visibility Week
How to be an ally this Lesbian Visibility Week
I’ve always said that London’s diversity is its strength. That’s why I’m proud that our new City Hall is flying the…
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How We’re Helping Ukrainian Refugees Rebuild Their Lives—And Their Careers
How We’re Helping Ukrainian Refugees Rebuild Their Lives—And Their Careers
Since President Putin’s horrific invasion of Ukraine began, London has proudly shown that we stand in solidarity with…
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Why we’re providing mentors for every young person in need
Why we’re providing mentors for every young person in need
Young people are the future of our city – and every young Londoner deserves an equal chance to build their future. I…
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Future-proof your career with City Hall’s help
Future-proof your career with City Hall’s help
City Hall is providing support and training to help Londoners secure good jobs in key sectors. Here’s how we can help…
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The Climate Crisis Hits The Poorest Londoners Hardest
The Climate Crisis Hits The Poorest Londoners Hardest
The climate crisis is already impacting the lives of every single one of us, and the stark reality is that it’s the…
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Making London’s voice heard in the climate emergency
Making London’s voice heard in the climate emergency
I am honoured to have been elected as the new Chair for C40 Cities, a network of action-driven leaders from 97 cities…
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This almost 7% increase in the London Living Wage will make a huge difference to more than 150,000 hard-working Londoners. I believe you should get…
This almost 7% increase in the London Living Wage will make a huge difference to more than 150,000 hard-working Londoners. I believe you should get…
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I got behind the scenes of the Met Police’s Operation Zoridon, the UK’s largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs. This operation sends…
I got behind the scenes of the Met Police’s Operation Zoridon, the UK’s largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs. This operation sends…
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It’s been brilliant to welcome The Grand Sumo Tournament back to London for the first time in 34 years 🇯🇵 Further proof that the city is the…
It’s been brilliant to welcome The Grand Sumo Tournament back to London for the first time in 34 years 🇯🇵 Further proof that the city is the…
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Thousands of Londoners and visitors brought incredible energy and joy to last Sunday's Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square. Thank you for…
Thousands of Londoners and visitors brought incredible energy and joy to last Sunday's Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square. Thank you for…
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Along with parents and teachers, I want every single child to breathe clean air in and around their school. This new £2.7 million City Hall…
Along with parents and teachers, I want every single child to breathe clean air in and around their school. This new £2.7 million City Hall…
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Get a closer look at the brand-new DLR train that Londoners can now ride. It’s just one of 54 new trains joining the service. With more space…
Get a closer look at the brand-new DLR train that Londoners can now ride. It’s just one of 54 new trains joining the service. With more space…
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Creativity has always run through London’s veins. With 274 films from 79 countries, the BFI London Film Festival shows why our city remains the…
Creativity has always run through London’s veins. With 274 films from 79 countries, the BFI London Film Festival shows why our city remains the…
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Some politicians and commentators continue to talk our great city down, but the facts show a very different picture. The number of homicides in…
Some politicians and commentators continue to talk our great city down, but the facts show a very different picture. The number of homicides in…
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We cannot allow extremists to divide us. Our city must always be a place where people of all faiths and none can live side by side knowing they…
We cannot allow extremists to divide us. Our city must always be a place where people of all faiths and none can live side by side knowing they…
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It was a genuine pleasure to see thousands of Londoners and visitors gather at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali. Thank you to everyone who…
It was a genuine pleasure to see thousands of Londoners and visitors gather at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali. Thank you to everyone who…
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Delighted to join so many talented people at the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival for the UK premiere of Hamnet, my film festival…
Delighted to join so many talented people at the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival for the UK premiere of Hamnet, my film festival…
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NEW: London will receive £36.5m in additional funding from the government to support vital homelessness and rough sleeping services. I was…
NEW: London will receive £36.5m in additional funding from the government to support vital homelessness and rough sleeping services. I was…
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There’s no better way to welcome in the New Year than by uniting with Londoners and visitors on the banks of the River Thames for our spectacular…
There’s no better way to welcome in the New Year than by uniting with Londoners and visitors on the banks of the River Thames for our spectacular…
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September was full of milestones and moments for our city ⤵️ 🛡️ Since launching England’s first Violence Reduction Unit in 2019, our work on…
September was full of milestones and moments for our city ⤵️ 🛡️ Since launching England’s first Violence Reduction Unit in 2019, our work on…
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The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will support mayors who are leading the way across the world. Fantastic to welcome 30 European…
The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will support mayors who are leading the way across the world. Fantastic to welcome 30 European…
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At the start of the year, I declared London the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025. I’m proud that our city has so emphatically…
At the start of the year, I declared London the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025. I’m proud that our city has so emphatically…
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Two years on from the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, we remember all the innocent victims whose lives were cruelly stolen by…
Two years on from the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, we remember all the innocent victims whose lives were cruelly stolen by…
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Our landmark ‘This is Oxford Street’ event was a fantastic success. Londoners and visitors experienced Oxford Street as a traffic–free, world-class…
Our landmark ‘This is Oxford Street’ event was a fantastic success. Londoners and visitors experienced Oxford Street as a traffic–free, world-class…
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On Sunday 21st September, Oxford Street belonged to people, not traffic. For one extraordinary day, the street came alive with dancing, dining and…
On Sunday 21st September, Oxford Street belonged to people, not traffic. For one extraordinary day, the street came alive with dancing, dining and…
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