Sadiq Khan said in his victory speech: “It’s been a difficult few months. We faced a campaign of non-stop negativity but I couldn’t be more proud that we answered fearmongering with facts, hate with hope, and attempts to divide with efforts to divide with efforts to unite.
“We ran a campaign that was in keeping with the spirit and values of this great city, a city that regards our diversity not as a weakness but an almighty strength, and one that rejects hard rightwing populism and looks forward not back.”
“We ran a campaign that was in keeping with the spirit and values of this great city, a city that regards our diversity not as a weakness but an almighty strength, and one that rejects hard rightwing populism and looks forward not back.”
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00:00 I want to express my deep gratitude to my fellow Londoners and make this pledge to you.
00:07 I promise to repay the trust you placed in me by working tirelessly to deliver the fairer, safer and greener London you deserve.
00:19 It's been a difficult few months. We faced a campaign of non-stop negativity.
00:27 But I couldn't be more proud that we answered fair-mongering with facts, hate with hope and attempts to divide with efforts to unite.
00:40 We ran a campaign that was in keeping with the spirit and values of this great city.
00:47 A city that regards our diversity not as a weakness but an almighty strength.
00:54 And one that rejects right-wing populism and looks forward, not back.
01:02 It's truly an honour to be re-elected for a third term.
01:07 And to be so is a recognition of support from Londoners with an increased margin of victory.
01:18 But today's not about making history. It's about shaping our future.
01:24 A future where our children can be nourished with free school meals and breathe cleaner air.
01:32 Where all Londoners are given the support and helping hand they need to fulfil their potential.
01:39 And where our social fabric is strengthened and our diverse communities cherished and celebrated.
01:47 My determination to ensure London leads from the front with world-leading green action remains as strong as ever.
01:58 We've already made great strides cleaning up our air.
02:02 And we'll continue to tackle pollution, whether it's found on our streets or in our rivers.
02:08 At the same time, I pledge to have a constant focus on all the other issues that Londoners also care about.
02:16 The rising cost of living, crime on our streets, homelessness, affordable housing.
02:22 For the last eight years, London has been swimming against the tide of a Tory government.
02:29 And now, with a Labour Party that's ready to govern again under Keir Starmer, it's time for British Unite to give the public a choice.
02:39 A general election will not just pave the path to a new direction for our country, but will make bold action Londoners want to see a reality.
02:50 I also have a message to those Londoners who didn't vote for me this week.
02:56 I promise I'll always be a mayor for all Londoners and want to take very seriously the duty I have to represent the interests of every community.
03:07 I must also say a massive thank you to my campaign team for their hard work and dedication.
03:17 You've all been brilliant.
03:20 I also want to thank Keir and the Shadow Cabinet for their support.
03:25 Our Assembly Members and Councillors.
03:27 Our Council leaders and Councillors across this great city.
03:32 Our volunteers.
03:33 Our trade unionists and Labour Party members.
03:36 And the returning officer and everyone here at City Hall for ensuring Londoners could make their voices heard.
03:44 A special thank you goes to my mum for everything she's done for me.
03:51 I love you.
03:53 And to my amazing wife, Samia, and our daughters, Anissa and Amara, for their strength and support throughout all these years.
04:03 I know there are times when this job has taken a toll on you.
04:10 And that's not right or fair.
04:13 Some of the stuff on social media, the protests by at home, the threats.
04:19 It's upsetting, it's frightening and it's wrong.
04:24 I'm truly sorry to put you through this.
04:27 But I also know you share my belief, as hard as it can be sometimes, this work is worth doing.
04:37 Because it means being able to give to other families the same life changing opportunities that this wonderful city has extended to ours.
04:48 I love you all so much.