Sadiq Khan, London mayoral candidate, picks up endorsement from equality campaigner Amy Lame

Sadiq Khan has picked up an endorsement from Labour campaigner for equality, Amy Lamé, in his bid to be Labour’s candidate for London Mayor.

Lamé is a writer, TV and radio presenter, who is also known for her LGBT work. She was Mayoress of London Borough of Camden with Mayor Jonathan Simpson from 2010-2011.

Lamé declared her support for Khan in a video, which you can see below. She said Labour need a candidate who is “fresh and full of energy who really captures the youthful, vibrant spirit of London”- She says Khan is the “only person” to do this.