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Do you want Idris Elba to be London Mayor? Labour eyes Sadiq Khan replacement

Idris Elba has joined forces with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and is being considered by the Labour Party as a potential replacement for Sadiq Khan as Mayor of London, with the next election expected in 2028.
Elba's increased focus on politics stems from his anti-knife crime campaign and his collaboration with Keir Starmer, leading to speculation about his future political career.
Elba's efforts include launching the Don't Stop The Future campaign, creating a BBC documentary titled 'Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis', and advocating for tougher punishments for carrying weapons and more support for teenagers to prevent gang violence.
Elba stated, "We NEED to enforce tougher deterrents and punishments to carrying these weapons," and in a 2019 video, he commented, "Knife crime is not new," reflecting on his experiences growing up in Hackney.
While some within the Labour Party consider Elba a strong candidate due to his "star appeal" and political campaigning, others view his appointment as unlikely, though he remains at the "top of our wish list" alongside other potential candidates like Deborah Meaden, Dawn Butler, Rosena Allin-Khan, and Stella Creasy.

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