London Mayoral Race Takes Shape as Contenders Line Up to Challenge Khan
With the 2028 election still two years away, Conservative and Reform UK figures are positioning themselves to try to unseat Sadiq Khan, who has yet to confirm whether he will seek a fourth term.
Candidates hoping to become London's next mayor have begun campaigning years ahead of the 2028 election, according to the Guardian, as Conservative and Reform UK figures seek to challenge incumbent Sadiq Khan by appealing to voters who might shift from Labour to the right.
Khan, who has served as mayor since 2016 and won a third term in 2024, has not confirmed whether he intends to run again, the Guardian reported. He has said he will make a decision next year.
The Guardian described Khan as having held a strong grip on City Hall through his three terms, making the 2028 contest, in the newspaper's assessment, one that remains his to lose unless he opts not to stand.
According to the report, a range of candidates from opposing parties have already announced their intentions to run, beginning early campaign activity including door-to-door canvassing well before the election is due to take place.
The Guardian's report did not name specific declared candidates from the Conservative or Reform UK parties in the excerpt provided, though it characterized their broader strategy as an attempt to peel away Labour-leaning voters in the capital.
Additional details on the identities of individual candidates and their platforms were not included in the available excerpt of the report.
Sources
- London mayoral contenders limber up for a race that is Sadiq Khan’s to lose — The Guardian — Politics
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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