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Khan Cites Decade-Low Homicides to Defend London’s Safety, Labels Trump a 'Bully'

Citing new Met Police data, the London mayor argues the capital outperforms major US cities on safety.

Overview

  • Met Police figures show London homicides have fallen to their lowest level in more than a decade, which Khan says underscores the city’s safety.
  • Khan contrasted London with US cities, claiming it is more than two-and-a-half times safer than New York, five times safer than Los Angeles, and 12 times safer than Chicago.
  • In televised interviews, Khan called President Donald Trump a bully as their years-long feud resurfaced following Trump’s recent attacks on his mayoralty.
  • The mayor highlighted a friendly rapport with New York’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying they message regularly and predicting Mamdani will do a great job.
  • Khan declined to rule out a 2028 re-election bid and rejected calls for a burka or niqab ban, saying women should decide what they wear.