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00:00 There had been frenzied speculation on Friday that the result would be closer than previously expected.
00:08 However, Khan's lead showed a swing from Conservative to Labour when compared with the previous mayoral election in 2021.
00:17 He did particularly well in Inderlondon, but struggled in several outer boroughs.
00:22 His supporters say that he has multiple achievements to his name,
00:27 such as expanding house building, free school meals for young children,
00:31 keeping transport costs in check and generally backing London's minority groups.
00:37 However, his critics say he has overseen a crime surge being anti-car
00:43 and also has unnecessarily allowed pro-Palestinian marches to become a regular feature at weekends.
00:51 It's been a difficult few months. We faced a campaign of non-stop negativity.
00:59 But I couldn't be more proud that we answered fear-mongering with facts,
01:05 hate with hope and attempts to divide with efforts to unite.
01:12 We ran a campaign that was in keeping with the spirit and values of this great city.
01:19 A city that regards our diversity not as a weakness, but an almighty strength.
01:26 And one that rejects right-hard-wing populism and looks forward, not back.
01:34 It's truly an honour to be re-elected for a third term.
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