The Latest Breaking News from Sadiq Khan

Number of Islamophobic social media posts aimed at Sadiq Khan doubles in a year

A new analysis has found a sharp increase in Islamophobic social media posts towards Sir Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Sadiq Khan accused of 'backtracking' on promise to ban gambling adverts from the Tube

Mayor says he wants to ‘hear more detail about the Government’s plans in this area’, despite promising to take action himself four years ago

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Sadiq Khan ‘concerned’ Islamophobic abuse puts young people off politics

Examples of Islamophobic abuse of the Mayor of London doubled in 2024, making it the second worst year for such abuse since he was first elected.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Sadiq Khan accepted two £275 tickets to see his beloved Liverpool in Wembley cup final

Under-investigation mayor has seen Liverpool four times this season for free

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Reform donor Charlie Mullins 'was almost stripped of OBE over social media attack on Sadiq Khan'

Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers, was heavily criticised by the Honours Forfeiture Committee due to comments aimed at the London Mayor

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Ulez was not 'anti-motorist', Sadiq Khan claims in podcast interview

Mayor argues that his London-wide Ulez expansion involved a ‘combination of carrots and sticks’, rather than only seeking to punish drivers

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Vital safety upgrade at busy Elizabeth line station won't start for at least four years

Gap between train and platform has caused several serious injuries, but a permanent solution is said to be ‘currently unfunded’

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Sadiq Khan urges hotels to show 'London spirit' in wake of Heathrow shutdown

Mayor says police will share fire’s cause once investigators have reached firm conclusion

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

London is considering a tourist tax. Here’s what it could mean for visitors

British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Counter terror tactics help Met Police catch 100 predators targeting women and girls

The Metropolitan Police says the V100 initiative has doubled the likelihood of them arresting the worst predators, but Sadiq Khan warned ‘there is still work to do’

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025