Khan Teams Up with Greens, Reform in London Elections

0:00On April 18, London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, says he'll team up with any greener reform councils that win big in the local elections on May 7. Poles from jail partners show the greens surging in places like Hackney and Haringey, nearly tying labor and south work, Waltham Forest, and Wandsworth. Reform looks set to grab control in havering and challenge-hard and barking in Dagonham plus Bexley. Meanwhile, encammed in the greens pool 19.9% trailing conservatives at 21.7% but behind labor's 26.6% over in Westminster, Green's Land 4th with 11.4% as labor leaves with 32.7% and Tories at 28.2. Labor starts strong controlling 21 of 32 councils, but this could flip to a mixed bag across the city. That shift means non-labor councils could block Khan's moves on stuff like low traffic neighborhoods and spark more fights over planning permissions. Voters are reacting to labor's dip in approval ratings nationwide, even after their win

1:01less than two years back. Party insiders worry about heavy losses, with MPs rushing to campaign in London, Khan's pushing wavering labor folks to stay loyal, stressing how aligned councils boost services like housing and school meals. He's prepping for a tough night, but warns against protest votes, highlighting solid labor work on youth clubs, and more. No matter the results, Khan's all-in on team London, ready to link with leaders from every party to serve all residents and push the common good forward.