Sadiq Khan, representing the Labour party, has secured a historic third term as London's mayor, beating his Conservative opponent Susan Hall by an impressive margin of over 276,000 votes. This victory marks a significant swing of 3.2% towards Labour, with Khan winning nine of the 14 constituencies, including two gains from the Tories.
Despite facing a campaign rife with negativity, Khan remained steadfast, focusing on facts rather than fearmongering. His win, with over 2.4 million votes cast, reflects a slight dip in turnout compared to the previous election. Khan, speaking after his victory was declared, expressed his gratitude, calling it the honor of his life to serve the city he loves. He emphasized that this win is not just about making history but about shaping London's future.
In his victory speech, Khan didn't hold back, urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election. He believes that London, under a Labour government led by Keir Starmer, is ready for a new direction. Khan's main rival, Susan Hall, graciously congratulated him on his win, pledging to continue holding him accountable for the benefit of all Londoners.
The election results also saw the Liberal Democrats surpassing the Green Party for third place, while Reform UK's Howard Cox finished fifth. Green Party member Caroline Russell praised mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett, describing her as a "ray of sunshine" during the campaign.
The election outcome for the London Assembly also favored Labour, securing 10 seats compared to the Conservatives' three and the Liberal Democrats' one. The voting pattern suggests that Liberal Democrat and Green voters might have supported Khan, while Reform UK drew votes away from the Conservatives.
Despite criticism of her campaign, Hall managed to hold onto several outer London boroughs for the Conservatives. However, overall, Khan's victory was decisive, with him comfortably securing just under 1,088,225 votes compared to Hall's 811,518 votes.
As counting continues for London Assembly members, the top-up list has already elected 11 additional members, including representatives from the Greens, Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Liberal Democrats. This election has not only solidified Khan's position as mayor but also highlighted the shifting political landscape in London.
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