Overview
- Khan argues the United States lacks a city that can rival London, calling New York “probably the second greatest city in the world” and touting the Elizabeth Line over New York’s subway.
- He defends London’s safety, claiming the capital records far fewer homicides than any US state and fewer than cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
- The mayor labels British MPs who disparage London as “unpatriotic,” saying critics target the city because it is diverse, progressive and successful.
- The remarks follow Trump’s recent insults calling Khan “an incompetent” and “a horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor,” with past claims about London “no-go zones” and a 2024 jab from JD Vance referenced by UK outlets.
- Khan cautions Sir Keir Starmer against tax moves that could drive wealthy residents away and says not all non-domiciled taxpayers fit political caricatures.