Sadiq Khan Warns New Voter ID Rules Could Prevent His Re-election as London Mayor
With just six weeks until Londoners head to the ballot box to choose their next mayor, current mayor Sadiq Khan has raised concerns about new voter ID rules potentially impacting his chances of re-election.
Despite holding a substantial lead in the latest YouGov/Mile End Institute Poll, with 49 per cent compared to his closest rival’s 24 per cent, Khan is worried that changes to the voting system could hinder his campaign.
In an article for The Independent, Khan expressed his worries about the new rules that require voters to bring an approved form of ID to the polls. He believes this could disenfranchise over 900,000 Londoners, particularly young people and those from minority communities.
Khan also urged supporters of rival progressive parties, such as the Green Party and Liberal Democrats, to back him in order to keep the Tories out of power in the capital. He emphasized the importance of protecting London’s values and building a fairer, safer, and greener city for everyone.
The mayor’s main rival, Conservative candidate Susan Hall, has been criticized by Khan for her support of a hard Brexit and her opposition to his initiatives on air pollution and climate change.
As the election date approaches, the race for London mayor is heating up, with Khan fighting to secure his position for another term amidst concerns about the impact of new voting rules.