Mayor of London

NorthNineteen

So we have a new Mayor and change of colour.  People happy, sad or indifferent?<div><br></div><div>I wonder whether having a (first) South London mayor will make much difference.</div>

Sutent

It's a very exciting time in UK politics. 2 politicians from ordinary backgrounds gives me home to reduce the huge inequality in this country. Am very proud of Sadiq, especially to stand above the usual nasty Tory smearing. A very proud time to be a Muslim in the UK. PFA player of the year， NUS president and now London mayor.

maclondon

It is indeed good to see Sadiq winning despite the nasty tactics of the Conservatives. I think he will be a good mayor if he is bold and is not undermined by the right wing media - I am expecting some continuing insults and so called exposes which are just more smears over the coming months. I do hope the Conservatives get there just deserts following the EU referendum - the last time a party went through this kind of schism, we got the Gang of Four and the rise of the SDP. bring it on!

south_to_north

Was actually more impressed by the new mayor of Bristol, who seemed very charismatic and passionate. New labour leader one day perhaps?

NorthNineteen

Find it amazing there hasn't been a muslim mayor in any (western) european city.

Sutent

Rotterdam has a Muslim mayor.

gardener-joe

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therattle

I voted for him. (I'm Jewish, by the way). I thought Goldsmith's tactics were revolting, whereas Khan seems like a decent man truly committed to equality and non-discrimination. <br>

NorthNineteen

He's made a good first impression at city hall I gather.