Sadiq Khan Plans Fourth Term as London Mayor Through 2032

Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed his intention to run for a fourth term as Mayor of London in the 2028 election, aiming to extend his tenure to potentially 16 years, making him the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. Khan, who has served since 2016 and secured a third term last year, expressed that he has "the best job in politics" and ruled out returning to Westminster politics, contrasting with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who is considering a return to Parliament. Despite earlier speculation and a lack of clarity from Khan's team about his future plans, he firmly stated on LBC Radio that he has no intention of leaving the mayoral role and intends to continue delivering for Londoners. Labour MPs, including Brent East's Dawn Butler, have publicly expressed interest in running for mayor when the position becomes available, while others like Rosena Allin-Khan, Florence Eshalomi, and even actor Idris Elba are reportedly monitoring the situation. Khan acknowledged the concerns raised by Burnham over the Labour leadership but reaffirmed his commitment to his role amid ongoing party dynamics. His decision settles months of speculation about the 2028 mayoral race and Labour’s candidate lineup in London.