Politics · 21 August 2026

Most Londoners do not want Sadiq Khan to run for Mayor again

A new YouGov poll reveals 56% of people in the capital think Sadiq Khan, the current Mayor, should step down. The sentiment includes nearly a third of those who voted for him in the 2024 election. About 55% of Londoners also believe the city has gotten worse since he was first elected ten years ago.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 8:30

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