Sadiq Khan

“I see this rise in rough sleeping and homelessness - in one of the wealthiest cities in the world - as a growing source of shame. And as Londoners, as a city, and as a country, I believe we have a moral duty to tackle it head-on.”

“If I'm honest, my heart and my belly are saying that you're more likely to find me in a greasy spoon than a pop-up, but some of this pop-up stuff is great!”

“I never understood how much running changes your life. I'm now obsessed. When not trying to beat my personal best, I'm talking to other people about theirs, reading training advice or eating the perfect balance of carbs and protein.”

“Victims of crime and the wider community deserve a grown-up debate on our criminal justice system and how we can make it work - for those within it and for those it protects.”

“Every time there is a terrorist incident involving evil fanatics who abuse the name of Islam, ordinary, law-abiding Muslims pay a heavy price.”

“We should recognise the mirrors of exclusion and mirrors of extremism in our society. The inequalities and disadvantages among visible minorities are also prevalent in the white working class. Political extremism and disengagement is mirrored between white and ethnic minority communities.”

“Labour allowed ourselves to be painted as anti-business for talking about insecurity, when in reality, the opposite was true.”

“I welcome an arms race for minority ethnic voters. This will ensure we all raise our game.”

“All Labour supporters and politicians know that winning elections is extremely difficult, but my first year as mayor of London has taught me that governing - driving change and delivering results - is even harder.”

“All Western cities face significant challenges on social integration. Our populations are booming, but social integration is not keeping pace. Rapid growth is a sign of our success, but it also puts stress on housing, infrastructure - and on communities.”

“Everyone - regardless of their background, wealth, race, faith, gender, sexual orientation or age - should be able to fulfil their potential and succeed.”

“There is a role that Muslims in the public eye play: to reassure people that we are OK.”

“I value loyalty and believe that internal disagreements shouldn't be voiced in the media - because divided parties lose elections.”

“Of course I am partisan in my politics, but my partisanship is rational - which, in my book, is not necessarily oxymoronic.”

“I've been blessed - every job I've had I've loved, whether it's as a lawyer, MP, cabinet minister.”

“Londoners, Mancunians, and Brits across the country will never, ever be cowed by terrorism.”

“Labour accepts that the European Court of Human Rights needs reform.”

“London chose to come out in record numbers, the highest turnout there's ever been in a mayoral election, and - I say this not with arrogance; it is what others have said - the single biggest mandate a British politician has ever received. That shows what a wonderful city we are.”

“Labour was founded to make the lives of working people better and to create more opportunities for everyone. Whether it's aspiring to work as a nurse in a hospital or setting up and running your own business, Labour should be about ensuring fairness so that everyone has the same chance in life to reach their goals.”

“It's not a bad thing for independent traders to come into a high street to mix things up, but what shouldn't happen is that the traders who were there before are priced out.”