Local Elections in the UK: Sadiq Khan Re-elected as Mayor of London for the Third Time

In the local elections held on Thursday in the UK, as the ballot counting concluded, according to unofficial results, Sadiq Khan was elected as the Mayor of London for the third time. In the elections, Labour Party member Sadiq Khan secured the right to continue his duty as mayor by surpassing his rivals.

In the local elections held in 107 constituencies in England and Wales, following the announcement of the ballot counting results, it became clear who would be the mayor of London. According to unofficial results, Sadiq Khan became the first person to be elected as the Mayor of London for the third time. The Conservatives, on the other hand, lost 10 constituencies and more than 400 council members.

Sadiq Khan: ‘I Will Work for a Fairer, Safer, Greener City’

Expressing his gratitude to Londoners, Sadiq Khan stated, ‘It is a great honor for me to serve the city I love. I will reciprocate the trust you have placed in me. I will work to offer a fairer, safer, and greener city.’ Khan mentioned that despite the recent challenges, the election campaign progressed positively and focused on bringing people together.

Sadiq Khan, who said ‘Our brightest days are still ahead’, added that they will continue to look to the future with hope and work for London to become a better place.