Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London for a third term, achieving a clear victory over Conservative candidate Susan Hall in the 2024 mayoral election. Khan secured over 1,088,000 votes, surpassing Hall by a margin of 275,000 votes. The election, contested across various constituencies, saw Labour triumph in areas including Merton and Wandsworth, Greenwich and Lewisham, among others. The Conservatives had victories in Bexley and Bromley, along with several other constituencies.

Khan’s campaign faced significant challenges, including what he described as a “campaign of fear mongering” by his opponents focused particularly on his policies like the expansion of the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ). Despite facing social media abuse and protests that targeted his family, Khan emphasized unity and resilience in his victory speech. He also denounced the divisive tactics used against him, which included Islamophobic content circulated in anti-Khan Facebook groups, reportedly linked to Conservative campaigners.

Alongside Khan’s victory in London, the political landscape in other parts of the UK reflected challenges for the Conservative party with potential implications at a national level. In the West Midlands mayoral race, the Conservative incumbent Andy Street narrowly lost by approximately 3,000 votes, an outcome perceived as ominous for Conservative MPs in key regions. These election results have aroused concerns about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership, as Sunak faces scrutiny not only for the electoral results but also for not publicly supporting his party’s candidate in London.

The London mayoral election of 2024 highlighted significant voter engagement and the prevailing political dynamics in the capital, culminating in a reaffirmation of Sadiq Khan’s leadership for another term amidst a contentious campaign environment.