Sadiq Khan receives a knighthood despite his failures

Sadiq Khan

British politician, Mayor of London (born 1970) Westminster

area of the City of Westminster in the London Region in England London

capital and largest city of the United Kingdom Genghis Khan

founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire

Highlights

Sadiq Khan has been awarded a knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours list despite significant criticism.
Critics argue that Khan has failed to effectively address crime and housing issues in London during his tenure.
The knighthood has sparked public outrage, with a petition amassing over 200,000 signatures against the award.

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In the UK, as part of the New Year Honours list for 2024, London Mayor Sadiq Khan was awarded a knighthood, a decision that has sparked significant controversy. Sir Sadiq Khan, who has been mayor since 2016 and is the longest-serving holder of the office, has faced substantial criticism for rising crime rates in London, particularly concerning knife crime which has reportedly increased by 61% during his tenure. Under Khan's leadership, many have expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of public safety, housing shortages, and rising council tax costs. Opposition figures, including Conservative MP Chris Philp, dubbed the honour a

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