Why London’s Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king

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Why London’s Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king

As London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan is one of the most well-known faces in British politics. But he says he often wonders if the job is worth it.Threats to his safety mean that, since 2017, he has received round-the-clock police protection, which he has described as on par with the security given to King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This is unprecedented for a municipal official.Khan is the first Muslim to serve in that office. And ther…