London gets its first Muslim mayor

Mr Khan became Mayor of London with 57% of the vote, far ahead of his Conservative opponent Zac Goldsmith with 43.2% of the vote.

With 57% of the vote, Sadiq Khan, an opposition Labour MP, became the first Muslim to take over as Mayor of London, replacing Boris Johnson, whose term is about to end. This is considered the biggest victory of the Labour Party in the May 5 election.

New London Mayor Sadiq Khan is the son of Pakistani immigrants. (Photo: PA)

According to the City Electoral Commission, Mr. Khan became Mayor of London with 57% of the vote, surpassing his Conservative opponent Zac Goldsmith with 43.2% of the vote.

Speaking after his election, Mr Khan pledged to be a mayor for “all Londoners”. He said: “I have a burning ambition for London – an ambition that has guided me to become mayor of the city. I want every Londoner to have the same opportunities that the city has given me and my family. The opportunity not just to survive but to build a better future for you, for your families.”

Born in London, Sadiq Khan is the son of Pakistani immigrants. He studied law and has worked as a university lecturer, human rights lawyer and Labour MP.

London, a global financial hub, is one-eighth Muslim. While it is the first time London has a Muslim mayor, Khan is not the first Muslim to hold a high-profile position in Europe.

The Dutch city of Rotterdam has had a Muslim mayor since 2009. The current British Business Secretary is also a Muslim, Conservative MP Sajid Javid./.

According to VOV