Sadiq Khan wins Labour ticket for London mayor

Sadiq Khan. Credit: Press Association.

The Labour Party have named Sadiq Khan as their candidate for London mayor.

Sadiq Khan won more than 30% of votes in the first round:

  • Diane Abbott: 16.8%

  • Tessa Jowell: 29.7%

  • Sadiq Khan: 37.5%

  • David Lammy: 9.4%

He eventually won in the fifth round - winning 59% of votes, compared with 41% won by his closest rival Tessa Jowell.

Speaking afterwards he said he was overwhelmed and humbled but confident he could win next May.