David Lammy plots bid to be London mayor if Sadiq Khan decides not to run for fourth term
David Lammy is reportedly considering a future bid to become Mayor of London if Sadiq Khan chooses not to seek a fourth term. The prospect would matter because it could shape Labour’s succession plans for one of the UK’s most prominent elected offices.
Khan has already served three terms as mayor, having won re-election in 2024. The article presents Lammy’s potential candidacy as contingent on Khan stepping aside, rather than as a confirmed campaign or formal announcement.
In short
- Lammy may consider London mayoral bid.
- Any bid depends on Khan stepping aside.
- No formal candidacy has been announced.
Explained simply
The Mayor of London is elected by people across the capital and leads the Greater London Authority, which oversees areas including transport, policing and housing. The mayor serves a four-year term.
Sadiq Khan, a Labour politician, has held the office since 2016 and won re-election in 2024. David Lammy is also a Labour politician and currently serves as an MP; the report describes a possible future candidacy that depends on Khan deciding not to stand again.