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.
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