Sadiq Khan, a practicing Muslim and Labour Party politician, has been elected mayor of London, marking a political milestone in the Western world.
Londoners voted in Khan, 45, as the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital city. He will take office in a metropolis where his fellow Muslims comprise about 12% of the population.
His victory followed an unusually bitter campaign against Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith, the son of a billionaire, in which race and religion have proven ugly flashpoints. See full on CNN
Congratulations @SadiqKhan. Can’t wait to work with you to create a London that is fair for all! #YesWeKhan pic.twitter.com/FqRjfY1xNT
— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) May 6, 2016
A huge thank you to everyone who voted Labour, volunteered today or campaigned with us. #TeamKhan pic.twitter.com/Igv7BCHbJ1
— Sadiq Khan MP (@SadiqKhan) May 5, 2016