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Press release: Immediate
Re: Mayoral Elections 2016

Contact OBV press office: 07920057237/07584 177 529

Today, Sadiq Khan won the election to become London mayor beating his main opponent Zac Goldsmith.

Khan won despite Goldsmith’s frequently divisive campaign that attempted to pit some BME communities against others.  Furthermore, throughout the election Khan and other Conservatives made unsubstantiated allegations trying to link Labour and Khan with religious extremists.

The symbolism of this victory in one of the most powerful cities in the world cannot be overstated. It is a truly momumental occasion that will reverberate around the world.

OBV’s Director Simon Woolley stated: ‘I congratulate Sadiq Khan. He is a man who has proven he's worthy of this role. He spent much of his early career fighting racial injustice for people such as Doreen Lawrence and Leroy Logan. But now  as London’s new Mayor, Sadiq must use all what he's learnt for the biggest stage of his life.  From housing to the environment,  transport to supporting small businesses, Khan must tackle inequality and specifically race inequality to become a great Mayor. "

We wish you will Mayor Khan

ENDS.

Notes to the editor:

1. Operation Black Vote is a non-party political campaign. 2. The term ‘Black’ is a political term. It refers to African, Asian, Caribbean and other ethnic minorities.

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