London mayor says he is not Muslims' spokesperson

May 11, 2016 22:44

Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan today said that he was not simply a Muslim leader or a spokesperson for those who follow the faith but represented everyone in the British capital.

"Let me be very clear, I'm not a Muslim leader or Muslims' spokesperson, I'm the mayor of London. I speak for all Londoners," the 45-year-old told reporters at a media briefing at his City Hall office today.

Khan, however, said that his election proved "that it is possible to be Muslim and a Westerner. Western values are compatible with Islam".

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