Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor after rival runs him close

Victory was less emphatic than predicted after late increase in support for Tory Shaun Bailey

Sadiq Khan has been elected as mayor of London for a second term, following a victory that was less emphatic than predicted after a late increase in support for his Conservative opponent.

As recently as March, polls had given Khan a 25-point lead over his Tory rival, Shaun Bailey, handing him 53% of the vote.