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“I am the only candidate for mayor of London with the experience of being a transport minister.”

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Sadiq Khan is a British politician who has been serving as the Mayor of London since 2016. He is the first Muslim and the second Asian to hold the office. Born on October 8, 1970, in Tooting, London, Khan has a background in law and previously worked as a human rights lawyer. He is a member of the Labour Party and has held various roles within the party. more

“Raising the congestion charge won't necessarily make a difference. Rather than increasing the amount you pay in congestion charge, we should be thinking about an ultra low emission zone. We should penalise those cars who are the biggest polluters and reward cars that don't, like electric cars.”

Thinking Should Differences Pay Car Amount Lows Rewards Making A Difference Zone Electric Emissions Ultras Congestion Electric Car

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“We need to make it safe to cycle across London. Why not pedestrianise parts of London like Oxford Street and Parliament Square? I intend to plant 200 million trees across London in my term as mayor.”

Needs Term Millions Tree Streets Safe Plant London Cycles Why Not Squares Parliament Mayors Oxford Oxford Street

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“What London wants is a champion, a fighter for London. It doesn't want a patsy of George Osborne or David Cameron.”

Want London Fighter Champion Cameron

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“I would use the power of procurement, I would say if you want to do business with the mayor of London, you must pay your staff a London Living Wage.”

Ifs Want Use Pay London Staff Mayors Living Wage Procurement

Author:Sadiq Khan