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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.”

Quote by Sadiq Khan

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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

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