London's mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "disinformation and lies" about the capital amplified by US President Donald Trump. ADVERTISEMENTKhan, in an interview with Reuters following a meeting with British diplomats, ambassadors and high commissioners, said that London was not perfect but that it remained a safe city - safer than major U.S. cities. Khan, who represents Prime Minister Starmer's centre-left Labour Party, in 2016 became the first Muslim to be elected mayor of London. "A lot of this misinformation, disinformation and lies comes from the United States of America," Khan said. The meeting, attended by British diplomats from countries including the U.S., the United Arab Emirates and Japan, also included representatives from London's Metropolitan Police.

Source: The Telegraph March 31, 2026 15:25 UTC