Who could be the next London mayor? Labour runners and riders begin to emerge
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With Labour's general election victory in the rearview mirror, eyes are turning to the next battle: who will be the party's next candidate for London mayor. Sadiq Khan has not said whether he will seek a historic fourth term as London mayor, but already within Labour names are beginning to emerge as potential successors should he decide not to stand again.
Those who have been tipped as potential runners in the race include Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow, Florence Eshalomi, Labour MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, and Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent East and former shadow minister. Dr Rosena Allin Khan, who represents Mr Khan's former seat of Tooting and is a former shadow minister for mental health, has also been tipped as a potential candidate.
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