Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London
Creating history, he became the first Muslim Mayor of the city.
Khan received more than 1.3 million votes as he defeated Tory Zac Goldsmith by 1, 310,143 votes to 994, 614.
He will replace Conservative Mayor Boris Johnson as the Mayor of the city.
After the victory, Khan tweeted: "Thank you. Today was an amazing victory for hope over fear and for unity over division."
Image: Verified Facebook page of Sadiq Khan
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