May 2016 Mayoral Elections – Candidate Profiles

WHITEHOUSE ANALYSIS AS MAYOR, KHAN WOULD: The extent of Khan’s victory against Dame - Oppose Heathrow expansion. MP in the selection process surprised many, but showed - Introduce a 50% affordable housing how far Labour has shifted to the left since the General target for new developments. AGE: 44 Election. Khan’s background story as the son of a - Consult on expanding the proposed MP for Tooting since 2005 Pakistani bus driver is likely to boost his appeal, Ultra Low Emissions Zone, freeze tube and bus fares and invest in transport Shadow Minister for London, 2013- particularly among ethnic minority voters. 15; Shadow Secretary of State for infrastructure such as Crossrail 2. Khan’s policies to improve London’s skills and Transport, 2010; Minister of State - Secure devolved powers to London for at , 2009 - apprenticeships provision would also help to address the skills and Further Education funding. 10. perception of Labour as “anti-business”. He appears - Protect London’s black cabs. Former human rights solicitor. determined to make affordable housing the cornerstone - Make London the world’s first National IMPLIED ODDS: 4/6* of his May 2016 campaign, perhaps eyeing an Park City and plant 2 million trees. opportunity to exploit a perceived weakness in his rival’s - Create zero tolerance approach to hate policies. crimes.

WHITEHOUSE ANALYSIS AS MAYOR, GOLDSMITH WOULD: Goldsmith’s chameleon-like qualities - a wealthy ex- - Oppose Heathrow expansion. Etonian but also a passionate environmentalist and free - Look to create an “even playing field” ZAC GOLDSMITH MP thinker - make him an intriguing prospect for the ballot between black cabs, Uber and other taxi AGE: 40 paper. A hardworking MP who is an advocate of direct operators. - Support investing more in public MP for Richmond since 2010 democracy, Goldsmith took the unusual step of balloting transport and cycling, rather than his constituents on whether he should run for the Member of the Environmental Audit building new road crossings over the Committee 2010-Pres; Former editor Mayoralty. If elected, Goldsmith’s rebellious attitude of The Ecologist. Thames, and campaign to improve would place him on a collision course with the current conditions for cyclists. IMPLIED ODDS: 5/4* Tory leadership, particularly over “red line” issues such - Look for greater residents’ consent for as housing and Heathrow expansion. However recent new housing developments, and history indicates that Londoners take well to “dissenting” advocate redevelopment of existing Mayors, with previous incumbents and estates. unafraid to publically challenge their - Act to prevent strikes affecting London’s political parties. transport network.

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