Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London since 2016
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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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Sadiq Khan salutes Count Binface for beating Britain First candidateLondon mayor Sadiq Khan gave a nod to his challenger Count Binface at his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.Sky News - Published | |
Sadiq Khan to win historic third term as London mayor, Sky News projectsLabour'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 | |
Independent police force to review Met handling of latest Stephen Lawrence murder evidenceSir 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 | |
Mayor of London has confidence in Met Police chief, Sky News understands - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' commentsSadiq 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 | |
PM 'appalled' at Met Police 'openly Jewish' exchange - as Sadiq Khan to hold urgent meeting with Met chiefSadiq 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 | |
Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's push for clean air after ULEZ controversySir 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 | |
Police 'assessing' hate speech complaint against Lee AndersonPolice 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 | |
Lee Anderson accuses Sadiq Khan of 'playing the race card' - and insists he is not racistLee 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 | |
Comments like Lee Anderson's 'despairingly racist', says civil rights leaderCivil 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 | |
Lee Anderson ducks questions on whether he will join Reform following Tory party suspensionLee 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 | |
Cabinet minister appears to leave door open for Lee Anderson to regain Tory whipA 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 | |
Crisis deepens as deputy PM refuses to say whether Lee Anderson is 'racist' - as under fire MP tweets 'Dog House' beer photosThe 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 | |
Deputy PM refuses to say whether Lee Anderson is 'racist' following attack on Sadiq KhanThe 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 | 'Muslims are fair game when it comes to racism': Sadiq Khan slams PM for failing to condemn Lee Anderson commentsSadiq 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 |
Calls for Lee Anderson to be kicked out of Conservatives over 'divisive and dangerous' commentsConservative 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 | Sadiq Khan trials fare cuts for Friday journeysSadiq Khan has announced a £24m plan to slash peak time train fares in London on Fridays.Sky News - Published |
Sadiq Khan backs scheme to send 4x4s to Ukraine in apparent U-turnThe 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 | Sadiq Khan condemns 'grotesquely irresponsible' ULEZ camera explosionAn 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 |
Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan is not a criminal offence, Met Police saysDeepfake audio of Sadiq Khan that has circulated on social media "does not constitute a criminal offence", the Metropolitan Police has said.Sky News - Published | Deepfake audio of Sadiq Khan dismissing Armistice Day under police investigationDigitally generated audio of Sadiq Khan seemingly calling for Armistice Day to be delayed is being investigated by police.Sky News - Published |
Sadiq Khan accuses Suella Braverman of 'posturing' over Palestine protestsSadiq Khan has criticised Suella Braverman for describing pro-Palestinian protests as "hate marches", saying her "posturing" could divide communities.Sky News - Published | Sadiq Khan breaks ranks with Labour to back full ceasefire in GazaSir 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 |
Tory London mayor candidate urged to apologise for suggesting Jewish people are 'frightened' by Sadiq KhanThe Tory candidate for London mayor has been urged to apologise after she claimed that Jewish communities were "frightened" by Sadiq Khan.Sky News - Published | 'State of emergency': Pastor who lost her son to knife crime calls for more youth services fundingThe 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 |
Expanded ULEZ set to come into force - and will now cover every London boroughThe 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 | Mayor bids to block pension of rapist ex-Met Police officerLondon mayor Sadiq Khan is aiming to block the pension of rapist ex-Metropolitan Police officer Adam Provan.Sky News - Published |
Khan accuses government of 'weaponising air pollution' ahead of ULEZ expansionSadiq 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 | Mayor and scientist accused of 'alarmingly cosy relationship' to 'silence' ULEZ criticismSadiq 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 |
ULEZ scrappage scheme extended after policy blamed for Labour's Uxbridge by-election defeatLondon 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 | Starmer told to 'get off the fence' and challenge Sadiq Khan on ULEZTory 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 |
Rishi Sunak to intervene in Sadiq Khan's London housebuilding planRishi Sunak is intervening in Sadiq Khan's housing plan as he says not enough dwellings are built.Sky News - Published | Khan committed to ULEZ expansion but happy to look at ways to mitigate financial impactSadiq 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 |
Sir Keir Starmer warns 'policy matters' after ULEZ blamed for by-election loss in UxbridgeLabour'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 | London mayor stands by ULEZ expansion after Uxbridge by-election lossLondon 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 |
Mayor would back London bid for Commonwealth GamesSadiq Khan says he would support a bid for London to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.BBC Sport - Published | Boris Johnson hits out at 'bone-headed' ULEZ - despite setting up the scheme while he was London mayorBoris 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 |
Labour split as Uxbridge by-election candidate speaks out against London mayor's ULEZ expansionLabour'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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
'Superloop' bus service will link London's outer boroughs The route of a proposed new bus network built to help people living in outer London cope with the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been published by Sadiq Khan.Sky News - Published | Sadiq Khan announces free school meals for all primary pupils in London for a year Sadiq Khan has unveiled an emergency scheme to extend free school meals to every primary school pupil in the capital for one year.Sky News - Published |
Khan to put himself at odds with Starmer by calling for 'pragmatic debate' on rejoining single market Sadiq Khan will use a speech this evening to condemn the government's Brexit damage "denial" and call for a pragmatic debate on rejoining the single market.Sky News - Published | Dame Cressida Dick 'felt intimidated' into resigning as Met Police commissionerDame Cressida Dick "felt intimidated" into resigning as Metropolitan Police Commissioner following an ultimatum from London mayor Sadiq Khan, an independent report has found.Sky News - Published |
