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Angela Rayner backs 'Mr London' Sadiq Khan for fourth term as Mayor in race gathering pace

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Cecil, N., & Reevey, L. (2026, October 27). Angela Rayner backs 'Mr London' Sadiq Khan for fourth term as Mayor in race gathering pace. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/angela-rayner-backs-sadiq-khan-mayor-london-fourth-term-b1302372.html

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Angela Rayner endorsed Sadiq Khan for a potential fourth term as Mayor of London, praising him as "Mr London" who champions the city's multiculturalism and addresses its challenges. The 2028 mayoral race is beginning to take shape with several Labour figures considered possible challengers, including David Lammy, Rosena Allin-Khan, and Steve Reed. Rayner expressed full support for Khan if he seeks another term, highlighting his accomplishments in reducing crime and investing in various parts of London.

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As of October 27, 2026, Angela Rayner has endorsed Sadiq Khan, currently the incumbent Mayor of London, for a potential fourth term. In an interview with The Standard, Rayner praised Khan as "Mr London" and highlighted his efforts in tackling issues like rough sleeping and reducing crime across the city. However, the race for the Labour party’s mayoral candidate is already heating up, with other possible contenders including David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting, and Steve Reed, MP for Streatham and Croydon North. The next mayoral election in London is scheduled to take place in 2028.

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In an interview with The Standard, she hailed him as “Mr London” who was putting the capital on the “world map”. asserted

who → hail → map

Ms Rayner’s warm words came as the next mayoral contest, due to take place in 2028, was already starting to take shape. However, other Labour figures seen as possible challengers to be the party’s candidate include Tottenham MP David Lammy, Tooting MP Rosena Allin-Khan, as well as Steve Reed, MP for Streatham and Croydon North. asserted

figures → come → Streatham

Asked if she would like to see Lord Khan stand for another term, Ms Rayner said: “I love working with Sadiq Khan. asserted

I → ask → Khan

Every time you speak to him, he is Mr London. asserted

he → speak → him

“You know he goes around championing what a vibrant, multicultural, amazing city that London is, and you can see that he tackles the challenges we face. “Like rough sleeping, he's a real partner with me on that to make sure that every Londoner feels valued, and I'm really pleased to be working with him.” asserted

I → know → him

Pressed whether this was support for a fourth term, she added: "If he wants it, I'm absolutely 100% behind Sadiq. asserted

I → press → Sadiq

“He's been a tremendous Mayor for London, and you can see that whether it's crime going down, the investment in all parts of London. asserted

it → see → London

You can really see the vibrancy of our city, and you know it's world renowned for how brilliant it is. asserted

it → see → city

Read More “You see the events that come to London all the time. asserted

that → read → London

He's really puts us on the world map for all the right reasons.” asserted

He → put → reasons

He accused the Mayor of “giving up on London”, adding: “It feels like he's lost the fire for the job.” asserted

he → accuse → job

The Conservatives have narrowed down to four their shortlist for the party’s mayoral candidate. asserted

Conservatives → narrow → candidate

They are Sir James, Sara Gezdari who came second in Richmond Park at the 2024 general election, former police and crime commissioner Festus Akinbusoye, and businessman Alex Challoner. asserted

who → come → election

The list is set to be trimmed down to two or three candidates by early November to be put to party members in London. asserted

list → set → London

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