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Labour must 'reach beyond its own activists'

Newly elected London mayor Sadiq Khan said Labour must "reach beyond its own activists" if it wishes to win a general election.

Mr Khan said internal party squabbles "mean little or nothing to the huge majority of voters", while he also criticised the Conservative electoral campaign - comparing it to something "straight out the Donald Trump playbook".

On Saturday, Mr Khan was elected mayor, having received a total of 1,310,143 votes, with his closest rival, Conservative Zac Goldsmith, receiving 994,614 votes.

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Sadiq Khan 'can't quite believe the last 24 hours'

Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan said he "can't quite believe the last 24 hours" as he addressed the crowds at his official swearing in ceremony at Southwark Cathedral.

"I'm only here today because of the opportunities and helping hand that our city gave to me and my family."

Mr Khan also repeated his vow to be a "mayor for all Londoners" during the short, multi-faith service.

"I want to start my mayoralty as I intend to go on. I want to lead the most transparent, engaged and accessible administration London has ever seen," he said.

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