London mayoral election 2016

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Sadiq Khan: ‘I'm not sure what Donald Trump's beef is with me’
It’s been a tough few months for London and a tricky first year for mayor Sadiq Khan. He talks about terrorism, Brexit and those Trump tweets

Simon Hattenstone

29, Jul, 2017 @8:03 AM

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So many lowlights from the life of Zac Goldsmith - how to choose? | Marina Hyde
The Richmond Park debacle follows a colourful pattern of errors and failures. He is like a gambler addicted to losing

Marina Hyde

03, Dec, 2016 @7:00 AM

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Michael Fallon pays damages to imam at centre of Sadiq Khan storm
Defence secretary repeated claim made previously by PM in Commons that Suliman Gani supported Islamic State

Heather Stewart

23, Jun, 2016 @11:37 AM

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Sadiq Khan attacks empty luxury flats, but his housing policies are also void
While the London mayor attacks foreign investors for using homes as ‘gold bricks’, his policies to tackle the housing crisis are starting to dilute

Dawn Foster

27, May, 2016 @6:16 AM

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Why Sadiq Khan should bring down travel costs for London students
Keeping transport costs low was one of his flagship policies during the London mayoral election campaign, but this might not be enough for struggling students – they deserve a proper discount

Natalie Gil and Alfie Packham

17, May, 2016 @1:46 PM

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Sadiq Khan calls on Corbyn to 'get Labour back in the habit of winning elections'
London mayor tells leader ‘divided parties don’t win elections’ as Labour turns its attention to 2020 general election

Anushka Asthana and Heather Stewart

13, May, 2016 @5:30 PM

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'I'm living the dream': Sadiq Khan on his first week as London mayor
Labour’s election winner on race, the perks of his job, Boris checking out early and Zac Goldsmith being a bad sport

Anushka Asthana Political editor

13, May, 2016 @5:30 PM

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Suliman Gani sues Michael Fallon over claim he backed Isis
Defence secretary is facing legal action after saying, during London mayoral race, that Muslim cleric supported Islamic State

Anushka Asthana and Heather Stewart

11, May, 2016 @7:01 PM

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Sadiq Khan, disabled Londoners must be your first priority
Now you’ve been elected, you must keep your commitments to improve accessible housing and increase step-free access on public transport

Patrick Olszowski

09, May, 2016 @6:44 AM

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Osborne says Goldsmith's mayoral campaign was political 'rough and tumble' - as it happened
Chancellor dismisses failed tactics of Tory’s bid for London mayor as part of ‘robust democracy’ as Robert Peston’s ITV show premieres

Jessica Elgot

08, May, 2016 @3:05 PM

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Sadiq Khan widens rift with Jeremy Corbyn over Labour's 'pick sides' strategy
London’s newly crowned mayor sets out alternative vision for electoral success, urging party to be a ‘big tent’ for all voters

Heather Stewart

08, May, 2016 @11:12 AM

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London’s new mayor shows Labour what it must do to win
Sadiq Khan takes a swipe at David Cameron and offers a lesson to Jeremy Corbyn on how to take his party forward

Toby Helm Observer political editor

07, May, 2016 @8:31 PM

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