Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall.

Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year.

His victory was much anticipated despite public outrage over frequent knife attacks in the British capital and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), under which the drivers of older, relatively more polluting vehicles are charged a daily fee.

"It's been a difficult few months, we faced a campaign of non-stop negativity," Khan said in a speech after the results showed he had won 43.8% of the vote against 33% for the Conservatives' candidate, Susan Hall.

"For the last eight years, London has been swimming against the tide of a Tory (Conservative) government and now with a Labour Party that's ready to govern again under Keir Starmer, it's time for Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice."

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Khan, who took over as the British capital's first Muslim mayor in the year 2016, has promised to increase the number of social housing units and has also pledged to work with the Labour government to strengthen police capacity.

One of the campaign promises that Khan's challenger Hall made was to scrap ULEZ. However, the Trump admirer made several gaffes that grabbed the public's attention. She was also accused of racism after the 69-year-old was found engaging with far-right content on social media.

ULEZ, which was a centrepiece of the Conservative campaign, helped the party win a by-election to a parliamentary seat in London in the year 2023.&nbsp;

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also scaled back some of UK's climate goals stating that such targets should not put excessive burden on people.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year.

Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year. His victory was much anticipated despite public outrage over frequent knife attacks in the British capital and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), under which the drivers of older, relatively more polluting vehicles are charged a daily fee. "It's been a difficult few months, we faced a campaign of non-stop negativity," Khan said in a speech after the results showed he had won 43.8% of the vote against 33% for the Conservatives' candidate, Susan Hall. "For the last eight years, London has been swimming against the tide of a Tory (Conservative) government and now with a Labour Party that's ready to govern again under Keir Starmer, it's time for Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice." Also read: France: Shooting in suburb of Paris leaves one dead, several injured Khan, who took over as the British capital's first Muslim mayor in the year 2016, has promised to increase the number of social housing units and has also pledged to work with the Labour government to strengthen police capacity. One of the campaign promises that Khan's challenger Hall made was to scrap ULEZ. However, the Trump admirer made several gaffes that grabbed the public's attention. She was also accused of racism after the 69-year-old was found engaging with far-right content on social media. ULEZ, which was a centrepiece of the Conservative campaign, helped the party win a by-election to a parliamentary seat in London in the year 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also scaled back some of UK's climate goals stating that such targets should not put excessive burden on people. (With inputs from agencies)

Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor

On May 2, the residents of London will vote to elect a new mayor and 25 members of the London Assembly. This time, Indian-origin candidate, Tarun Ghulati is challenging two-time winner incumbent Sadiq Khan for the position of mayor.

On May 2, the residents of London will vote to elect a new mayor and 25 members of the London Assembly. This time, Indian-origin candidate, Tarun Ghulati is challenging two-time winner incumbent Sadiq Khan for the position of mayor. Who is Tarun Ghulati? Delhi-born Tarun Ghulati is among the 13 individuals competing for the position of mayor. The 63-year-old is an investment banker and businessman who did his MBA from Delhi University. Ghulati has lived in several countries spread across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and the United Kingdom and has worked in six of them. He has previously worked as an International Manager for Citibank and HSBC. Currently, Ghulati is the CEO and President of the London-based company Squared Watermelon Ltd. In addition, he is also the longest-serving committee member and former Deputy Chairman of the Asian Business Association at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Also read: Kevin Pietersen slams London Mayor Sadiq Khan over prevailing law and order situation Furthermore, according to his official website, Ghulati is a Strategic Advisory Committee Member of the Global Cyber Alliance with United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status, which "entails working internationally to help in eradicating cyber risk and improving our connected world". What are Tarun Ghulati's plans for London? "I view London as a unique global city, akin to the 'global bank of the world' where diverse cultures converge to flourish. As Mayor, I will build London's balance sheet such that it is the premier choice for investment, safeguarding safety and prosperity for all its residents," he said in a speech. "I will transform and run London effectively and efficiently like a seasoned CEO. London will be a profitable corporation where profitability means the well-being of all. You will all be part of the journey. Let's do it for our London, our home," Ghulati added. Ghulati's primary policy plans include repealing parts of Labour Party incumbent Sadiq Khan's controversial policies, such as the high costs related to Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) around the city.

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