Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed concern over polls suggesting Labour could be decimated in the upcoming local elections, with the party potentially losing its top vote share position in up to 14 councils. Khan urged voters not to take their frustrations with the central government out on local councils.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is concerned about polls indicating Labour may be decimated in the upcoming local elections. The party currently controls 21 of 32 London boroughs but could lose its top vote share position in up to 14 councils. A YouGov survey predicts Labour's vote share in London will drop from 42% to 26%. Khan urged voters not to use the local elections as a referendum on the Labour government, highlighting the achievements of Labour councils in building more council homes, reopening youth clubs, and cleaning up the city's air. Khan also expressed anger over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, calling it a 'distraction' ahead of the elections. The Labour government has faced criticism over several scandals, including Mandelson's vetting process.
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