Sadiq Khan breaks silence on family's 'mixed reaction' over controversial knighthood
Sir Sadiq says he is "truly humbled" to receive the award but admits that there has been a mixed reaction from his family. He told the Comfort Eating podcast: “My mum is chuffed to bits, my kids think it’s a joke.
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But then came the backlash. A petition, started by a Conservative councillor, amassed over 200,000 signatures, accusing Khan of failure and undeserved recognition. This reflected the deeply polarised landscape where public figures are rarely judged fairly.
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If you are going to give gongs for public service, I guess a three-times elected London mayor ought to be a candidate. True, it is hard to see what particular achievements have earned Sadiq Khan
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Londoners react as Sadiq Khan is knighted
People in the capital give their reaction to the news that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been knighted in the New Year Honours. Sir Sadiq has been honoured for political and public service, having held the role of mayor since 2016.
Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Conservative criticism
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has received a knighthood, one among a number of politicians named in the New Year Honours list. Sir Sadiq said it was already the "honour of my life to serve the city I love" and that he was "truly humbled" to have been made a knight.
Sadiq Khan unfazed by Tory criticism over his knighthood award
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London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘truly humbled’ to be knighted in New Year Honours list
London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘truly humbled’ to be knighted in New Year Honours list - He won a historic third term with a big majority in May.
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‘The American people have chosen’: London mayor Sadiq Khan downplays past Trump feud, focuses on strengthening US-UK relationship
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Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry among politicians on honours list
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Sadiq Khan knighthood makes 'UK a laughing stock’ - London Mayor's honour sparks anger
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Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry get top gongs in New Year's Honours list
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Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry Honoured in 2025 New Year Honours List
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Gareth Southgate, Sadiq Khan, Keely Hodgkinson named in Britain's New Year honours
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Sadiq Khan: Labour government is one 'that wants to work with us'
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says he is happy to finally be working with a government that is working with him for London, ...