00:00Dawn Butler has denied reports that she plans to stand for Mayor of London in 2028.
00:06The Brent East MP responded after claims she would launch a campaign to replace Sir Sadiq
00:12Khan.
00:12The reports came from Politics Joe, which suggested an announcement was expected on Wednesday
00:1820th May.
00:20Butler said becoming mayor would be an honour, but she would only consider it if a vacancy
00:25existed.
00:25Sadiq Khan has previously suggested he may seek a fourth term in office as Mayor of
00:30London.
00:31His current term would take him to 16 years in the role if re-elected, setting a new record
00:36for the capital.
00:38The speculation continues as politicians focus on current duties in Parliament and City Hall.
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