Sadiq Khan
United Kingdom
Labour
Mayor of London
government
Sir Sadiq Aman Khan is a British politician who has served as Mayor of London since 2016. He was previously the member of Parliament (MP) for Tooting from 2005 to 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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Sep 2, 2026
Far Left
Khan writes a piece celebrating the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival as a symbol of anti-racist culture and community.
The Green Left applauds Khan's recognition of carnival as resistance, but notes his mayoralty's failure to fund community spaces and his support for policing that chokes such celebrations.
Sep 1, 2026
Center
Mayor of London, overseeing the Notting Hill Carnival, which saw 169 arrests but reported as overwhelmingly positive.
Lib Dems support Khan's handling of the Carnival, but urge more funding for community policing to ensure safety without compromising civil liberties.
Aug 31, 2026
Center
London's current mayor is now set to face a new Tory challenger in Sir James Cleverly.
Lib Dems will likely support Khan's re-election against a Conservative candidate, championing Khan's progressive policies on transport and housing.
Aug 27, 2026
Center
Mayor of London, not in the articles, but the Wembley stabbing draws attention to London safety and policing.
Lib Dems support Khan's efforts but push for more community-led policing and youth services, which are essential to prevent such tragedies.
Aug 26, 2026
Far Right
The London Mayor is not directly quoted in today's articles, but the anti-social behavior and crime stories implicitly reflect on his leadership in the capital.
Reform UK holds Khan responsible for a spike in violent crime and lenient policing, contrasting his policies with their law-and-order agenda.
Aug 25, 2026
Lean Right
London Mayor pushing for an expansion of ULEZ and new green fines in the capital, facing a backbench Tory rebellion and a legal challenge from residents.
Conservatives see him as a caricature of Labour's regulatory overreach, using environmental policy to tax motorists while failing on crime and housing.
Aug 10, 2026
Far Left
The London mayor ordered Westminster council to drop its plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End.
Radical left readers mostly support nightlife and cultural spaces over corporate licensing restrictions, though they also want protection for local communities.
Jul 30, 2026
Lean Right
Khan's expansion of ULEZ to outer London remains a flashpoint, with new court challenges looming.
Conservatives view Khan's Ulez as a regressive tax on motorists and a symbol of Labour's overreach on green policies.
Jul 25, 2026
Center
The Mayor of London is linked to the police boat crash on Westminster Bridge, an incident that injured four officers and raises questions about river policing.
Lib Dems support Khan's call for a full investigation but argue for more investment in emergency services across all regions, not just London.
Jul 21, 2026
Lean Right
London Mayor announces ULEZ expansion to outer boroughs despite local opposition.
Conservatives see Khan as a symbol of Labour’s expensive green agenda hurting motorists.