'You don't make the UK more level by making London Poorer'
Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London, former MP and human rights lawyer. He has had an extensive political career, most recently winning an unprecedented third term as Mayor. Prior to the mayoralty, Sadiq was an MP and member of the Shadow Cabinet under Ed Miliband where he held the posts of Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Chancellor, and Minister for London.
Throughout his time as Mayor, he has placed climate change, air quality, and social issues at the heart of his mayoralty. He has recently authored a book Breatheabout his approach to climate change and his campaign to win the climate argument.
"Khan is that rare thing: a politician with a mission and vision for the community he serves." — Guardian