For Sadiq Khan the worst fears did not materialiseHis record third mayoral victory came after the threat of a Tory surge in the suburbs simply evaporated. Mr Khan's winning margin was 275,000 votes and his 44% share equalled what he achieved in 2016.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan officially secured a third term as local election results were finalized across Britain in Saturday in which the ruling Conservative Party suffered heavy losses across the board.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has won a historic third term in office. The win announced Saturday marks his staying power despite unhappiness among some voters, who blame him for a lot of the capital's problems.