Sadiq Khan has been inundated with warm messages from across the globe on the night he became the new Mayor of London.
Global leaders, including mayoral counterparts from different continents, have taken to Twitter to congratulate the Labour MP after he became the capital's first Muslim mayor.
Mr Khan defeated Tory rival Zac Goldsmith tonight but his official coronation has been delayed due to “small discrepancies” that election officials are working to resolve.
New York mayor Bill de Blasio said: “Sending congratulations to London's new Mayor and fellow affordable housing advocate, @SadiqKhan. Look forward to working together!"
Sending congratulations to London's new Mayor and fellow affordable housing advocate, @SadiqKhan. Look forward to working together!
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo wrote: “Congratulations to @SadiqKhan elected Mayor of London ! Convinced that his humanism & his progressivism will benefit Londoners!”
Félicitations à @SadiqKhan, élu Maire de Londres! Convaincue que son humanisme & son progressisme bénéficieront aux Londoniens!
French prime minister Manuel Valls posted: “Congratulations @SadiqKhan on your outstanding victory in London. Looking forward to welcoming you in France.
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Former Pakistani test cricketer turned politician Imran Khan added: “Congratulations to Sadiq Khan on becoming Mayor of London.”
Congratulations to Sadiq Khan on becoming Mayor of London.
Mr Khan’s ex-wife Jemima, also the brother of Zac Goldsmith, caused a stir when she took to Twitter to pay tribute to the Labour MP while publicly criticising her brother’s own mayoral campaign.
She said: “Congratulations to @sadiqkhan-1st Muslim Mayor of London- a city for all cultures, backgrounds & religions. A great example to young Muslims
And even rival politicians offered their best wishes.
.@SadiqKhan from one son of a Pakistani bus driver to another, congratulations
Tory rival Sajid Javid wrote: “@SadiqKhan from one son of a Pakistani bus driver to another, congratulations.”
Sadiq Khan's victory greeted by leaders from around the worldSadiq KhanLondon mayoral electionTwitterZac GoldsmithLondon Mayor election results: Sadiq Khan's victory greeted by leaders from around the worldPublishedImageMedium width3Friday, May 6, 2016 - 22:48Inundated: Global politicians have paid tribute to Mr Khan after his election victoryOnEnable video endboarddefault
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