Story perspectives

Mayor Khan Celebrates Birthday Aboard Billionaire's Superyacht Amid Criticism

10/17/2025

33 4

Summary

Story summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated his 55th birthday aboard a £268 million superyacht owned by Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American businessman, at London Bridge.
Critics, including Assembly member Neil Garratt, condemned Khan for mingling with billionaires amid London's economic hardships.
The event will be recorded in Khan's register of gifts and hospitality.
Khan also faces scrutiny over the ultra-low emission zone expansion and pedestrianizing Oxford Street, which may be expedited.

1 of 1

Story summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated his 55th birthday aboard a £268 million superyacht owned by Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American businessman, at London Bridge.
Critics, including Assembly member Neil Garratt, condemned Khan for mingling with billionaires amid London's economic hardships.
The event will be recorded in Khan's register of gifts and hospitality.
Khan also faces scrutiny over the ultra-low emission zone expansion and pedestrianizing Oxford Street, which may be expedited.