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Sadiq Khan re-elected as London mayor as Conservatives face defeat in local polls

Sadiq Khan re-elected as London mayor as Conservatives face defeat in local polls

London Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated his re-election for a third term with enthusiasm and gratitude towards his supporters. He criticized his Tory opponent for resorting to fearmongering tactics during the campaign.

Khan emphasized the importance of diversity in London, labeling it as a strength rather than a weakness, and rejected right-wing populism in the city.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reacts next to a woman carrying a child as he visits Teesside in Tees Valley, Darlington, on Friday. Photo: Reuters

The recent local council elections in the UK delivered a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative party, with significant seat losses and defeats in crucial mayoral races across the country.

As tensions rise within the Conservative party, Labour leader Keir Starmer called for national renewal and emphasized the need for change in government leadership.

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Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Labour’s Claire Ward embrace after Ward was elected as East Midlands Mayor in Mansfield, Britain, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

The political landscape in the UK is shifting, with potential implications for the upcoming general election. Labour’s recent victories and growing support pose a challenge to the ruling Conservatives.

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The upcoming general election in the UK is poised to be a highly contested affair, as both major parties battle for supremacy amid shifting political tides.

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