Sadiq Khan
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
Mayor of London since 2016. Former Cabinet Minister, MP and lawyer. Husband and father. Author.
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Sadiq Khan
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
· Jan 19
This is my three-point plan for standing up to the far right and the billionaire bullies | Sadiq Khan
Putting pressure on social media companies to tackle hate and misinformation is a start, but there’s more that the centre left can do, writes Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
The far-right are sowing fear and division across the globe.
Progressives must act by tackling online hate, challenging extremist rhetoric, and proving democracy can deliver for all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Progressives must act by tackling online hate, challenging extremist rhetoric, and proving democracy can deliver for all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
NEW: Fantastic news for London - the DLR extension to Thamesmead is going ahead with Government backing.
It’s something I’ve long called for, will create jobs for Londoners and help deliver tens of thousands of new homes across our city.
www.cityam.com/reeves-to-gi...
It’s something I’ve long called for, will create jobs for Londoners and help deliver tens of thousands of new homes across our city.
www.cityam.com/reeves-to-gi...
Reeves to give go-ahead to DLR Thamesmead extension at Budget
The development is among the top infrastructure priorities for which Sadiq Khan has been seeking government funding.
www.cityam.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NEW: Fantastic news for London - the DLR extension to Thamesmead is going ahead with Government backing.
It’s something I’ve long called for, will create jobs for Londoners and help deliver tens of thousands of new homes across our city.
www.cityam.com/reeves-to-gi...
It’s something I’ve long called for, will create jobs for Londoners and help deliver tens of thousands of new homes across our city.
www.cityam.com/reeves-to-gi...
Some people are desperate to downplay London - it fits their political agenda.
The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
And if, like me, you love our city, here’s my message ⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
And if, like me, you love our city, here’s my message ⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
www.lbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Some people are desperate to downplay London - it fits their political agenda.
The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
And if, like me, you love our city, here’s my message ⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
And if, like me, you love our city, here’s my message ⬇️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
Mayors are doers - not delayers or deniers. Defenders - not wreckers.
Across the world, cities are leading the charge: cutting emissions 5 x faster than the global average, creating millions of green jobs & improving health by tackling air pollution 🌍💚
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Across the world, cities are leading the charge: cutting emissions 5 x faster than the global average, creating millions of green jobs & improving health by tackling air pollution 🌍💚
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Mayors are doers - not delayers or deniers. Defenders - not wreckers.
Across the world, cities are leading the charge: cutting emissions 5 x faster than the global average, creating millions of green jobs & improving health by tackling air pollution 🌍💚
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Across the world, cities are leading the charge: cutting emissions 5 x faster than the global average, creating millions of green jobs & improving health by tackling air pollution 🌍💚
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won.
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won.
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
London’s diversity doesn’t divide us - it makes us stronger.
Ours is a city built on respect, resilience and shared humanity.
Now, more than ever, we must resist the forces of division and come together ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ours is a city built on respect, resilience and shared humanity.
Now, more than ever, we must resist the forces of division and come together ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan
Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instincts, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
London’s diversity doesn’t divide us - it makes us stronger.
Ours is a city built on respect, resilience and shared humanity.
Now, more than ever, we must resist the forces of division and come together ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ours is a city built on respect, resilience and shared humanity.
Now, more than ever, we must resist the forces of division and come together ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.
October 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.
When I was first elected as Mayor, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
October 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
When I was first elected as Mayor, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
Violent crime with injury is down in every London borough thanks to record City Hall funding and the collective efforts of the police and @london-vru.bsky.social
We’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.
We’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.
September 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Violent crime with injury is down in every London borough thanks to record City Hall funding and the collective efforts of the police and @london-vru.bsky.social
We’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.
We’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Today, thousands of Londoners and visitors are seeing Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups and entertainment for everyone.
And doesn't it look amazing! ☀️🌳
And doesn't it look amazing! ☀️🌳
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today, thousands of Londoners and visitors are seeing Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups and entertainment for everyone.
And doesn't it look amazing! ☀️🌳
And doesn't it look amazing! ☀️🌳
President Trump has fanned the flames of the far-right.
And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets.
These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets.
These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
After the far right’s march on our streets, Londoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq Khan
These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win. The capital’s soul and spirit are as inclusive and optimistic as ever, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
President Trump has fanned the flames of the far-right.
And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets.
These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets.
These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Prominent figures in the US & UK deliberately talk down our country & capital city.
Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for UK citizenship.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for UK citizenship.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Record numbers of Americans seeking UK citizenship because of London’s values, says mayor
Ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, Sadiq Khan hit back at US critics of the capital’s crime rates and diverse population
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Prominent figures in the US & UK deliberately talk down our country & capital city.
Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for UK citizenship.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for UK citizenship.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
September 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
NEW: There have been nearly 10,000 fewer offences of violence with injury over the past 12 months, compared to the same period when I first became Mayor.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Violent crime plunges 13% in London as homicide rate less than Paris and Berlin
Despite there being ‘tens of thousands of fewer victims,’ Mayor of London Sadiq Khan acknowledged that ‘one death and one crime will always be too many’
www.standard.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEW: There have been nearly 10,000 fewer offences of violence with injury over the past 12 months, compared to the same period when I first became Mayor.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Hate crime, extremism and intolerance have no place in London.
That’s why I’m continuing to fund grassroots community groups which will benefit Londoners, giving them the skills they need to fight extremism and stand up to hate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That’s why I’m continuing to fund grassroots community groups which will benefit Londoners, giving them the skills they need to fight extremism and stand up to hate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
City Hall earmarks £875k to tackle hate crime and extremism
The Mayor of London has ringfenced the sum for more than 20 grassroots organisations.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hate crime, extremism and intolerance have no place in London.
That’s why I’m continuing to fund grassroots community groups which will benefit Londoners, giving them the skills they need to fight extremism and stand up to hate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That’s why I’m continuing to fund grassroots community groups which will benefit Londoners, giving them the skills they need to fight extremism and stand up to hate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival again captured the very best of our capital city.
A city where we believe that our diversity is a strength to be celebrated.
A London without Carnival is unthinkable. bylinetimes.com/2025/08/26/s...
A city where we believe that our diversity is a strength to be celebrated.
A London without Carnival is unthinkable. bylinetimes.com/2025/08/26/s...
'Notting Hill Carnival's Success Shows That Hate and Division Will Never Win'
Sadiq Khan, Labour's Mayor of London, writes for Byline Times on why the city's haters need to admit that "diversity is a strength to be celebrated, not a weakness to be hidden"
bylinetimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival again captured the very best of our capital city.
A city where we believe that our diversity is a strength to be celebrated.
A London without Carnival is unthinkable. bylinetimes.com/2025/08/26/s...
A city where we believe that our diversity is a strength to be celebrated.
A London without Carnival is unthinkable. bylinetimes.com/2025/08/26/s...
London’s story is one of resilience, success and optimism - not decline as fearmongers portray.
From cleaner air to better transport, vibrant culture to lower crime - here's some key facts ⬇️
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/13/t...
From cleaner air to better transport, vibrant culture to lower crime - here's some key facts ⬇️
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/13/t...
‘These People Can’t Stand What London Represents… It Makes a Mockery of their Entire Worldview’
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline
bylinetimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
London’s story is one of resilience, success and optimism - not decline as fearmongers portray.
From cleaner air to better transport, vibrant culture to lower crime - here's some key facts ⬇️
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/13/t...
From cleaner air to better transport, vibrant culture to lower crime - here's some key facts ⬇️
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/13/t...
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
The evidence is clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The evidence is clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
July 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
International students contribute hugely to London’s economic success.
Pulling up the drawbridge to international talent would be an act of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
Pulling up the drawbridge to international talent would be an act of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
International students carry British values home – that matters now more than ever, writes Sadiq Khan
Keeping our universities open to international students isn’t just good for our economy; it is a chance to lead on the world stage, writes Sadiq Khan.
www.lbc.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
International students contribute hugely to London’s economic success.
Pulling up the drawbridge to international talent would be an act of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
Pulling up the drawbridge to international talent would be an act of self-harm.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
I’ve had serious concerns about the impact of the Government’s welfare reforms on thousands of disabled and vulnerable Londoners.
I’m pleased the Government has started to listen and take on board what disability groups, campaigners and others have been saying about the impact of this bill.
I’m pleased the Government has started to listen and take on board what disability groups, campaigners and others have been saying about the impact of this bill.
July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I’ve had serious concerns about the impact of the Government’s welfare reforms on thousands of disabled and vulnerable Londoners.
I’m pleased the Government has started to listen and take on board what disability groups, campaigners and others have been saying about the impact of this bill.
I’m pleased the Government has started to listen and take on board what disability groups, campaigners and others have been saying about the impact of this bill.
Climate disinformation fuels division, delays action, and endangers lives.
In London and Paris, we’re standing firm. Cities need governments, tech giants and the media to join us in tackling disinformation and protecting our planet. #LCAW2025 🌍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In London and Paris, we’re standing firm. Cities need governments, tech giants and the media to join us in tackling disinformation and protecting our planet. #LCAW2025 🌍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In London and Paris, we’ve experienced vicious backlash to climate action. But we’re not backing down | Sadiq Khan and Anne Hidalgo
Around the world, well-funded, organised climate deniers are spreading lies about the crisis. We call on governments and tech companies to step up, say London mayor Sadiq Khan and Paris mayor Anne Hid...
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Climate disinformation fuels division, delays action, and endangers lives.
In London and Paris, we’re standing firm. Cities need governments, tech giants and the media to join us in tackling disinformation and protecting our planet. #LCAW2025 🌍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In London and Paris, we’re standing firm. Cities need governments, tech giants and the media to join us in tackling disinformation and protecting our planet. #LCAW2025 🌍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My response to the government’s Spending Review ⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
My response to the government’s Spending Review ⬇️
A new youth mobility scheme with the EU would boost growth not only in London, but across Britain and Europe.
Amid global uncertainty, closer EU ties are a win-win for our future prosperity.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
Amid global uncertainty, closer EU ties are a win-win for our future prosperity.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
UK-EU youth mobility scheme is essential to reverse Brexit damage and rocket launch the economy, writes Sir Sadiq Khan
A new UK-EU youth mobility scheme is vital to building a more dynamic, successful and prosperous London for everyone.
www.lbc.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A new youth mobility scheme with the EU would boost growth not only in London, but across Britain and Europe.
Amid global uncertainty, closer EU ties are a win-win for our future prosperity.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
Amid global uncertainty, closer EU ties are a win-win for our future prosperity.
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...