I bet this will make a bunch of twats confusingly angry.
CalicoCatRobot on
I’m looking forward to this being well received everywhere across the media
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qwerty_1965 on
I can hear a Torygraph opinion column being thrashed out on a Remington.
Crumpetlust on
I’m not sure what the man has actually done to deserve the award?
_JR28_ on
I’m sure social media will be constructive and level headed with their discussions about this
RawDogger100 on
Anyone have a constructive argument that London is better as result of his tenure?
blob8543 on
I fully support Khan but I’m not sure politicians should be getting knighthoods simply for doing their job, even if they do it well as I think it’s the case here.
terryjuicelawson on
Like him or not, get elected multiple times as the mayor of a city and it seems like an automatic knighthood that would go unquestioned if we looked back at historical figures. That should be that really. Hilarious that the Tories are criticising this.
CurtisInCamden on
I think he’s a mostly good mayor, he’s done well on public transport (despite Covid & WFH financial pressures), pretty good on housing. My only criticism is crime & policing, which is currently the worst I’ve ever known it to be in London in my 3 decades living here.
LycanIndarys on
Once again, I am disappointed that someone has been named as a knight without charging on horseback at a *single* Frenchman.
Does he even have a lance?
Sir_Henry_Deadman on
Oh to be on a reform party Facebook group right about now
SebastianHaff17 on
Pedant question: wouldn’t knighting you make you a sir? i.e. a sir would not be knighted.
tony220jdm on
Hey being average at well paid job gets you to places!
LickMyOrc on
Knighthoods are like the Hollywood walk of fame stars nowadays. Not special anymore.
seeksadvic3 on
Genuine question from a curiosity pov: What exactly has he done to be worthy of all these awards, accommodations and trophy’s?
It just seems like he’s getting this on merit because a minority ethnic mayor got elected 3 times by a majority – minority ethnic city.
cfehunter on
I’ve always thought that knighthoods were for people that went above and beyond, gave more back to the country than they had to, or made great strides in industry or the arts.
As far as I’m aware he just did his job? Quite well by some accounts, but did he actually do anything beyond what’s expected of the mayor of London?
seeksadvic3 on
„I’ll forever be honoured to serve the city I love – & will continue to do all I can to build a fairer, safer, greener London for everyone,“ he added.
>announced last month that he’ll be ripping up the greenest parts of London, (one notably being Bromley) to build high rise buildings.
yellowarmy1 on
Would like to see the people outraged by this also have the same level of outrage at the likes of Oliver Dowden being knighted too
Groovy66 on
Great stuff. I know many don’t approve of the Royals and knighthoods etc but I think honouring citizens who’ve excelled and reached the top of their professions or those who do lots for the community should be recognised. Especially if they’re from working class backgrounds.
Love them or loathe them, people like Khan & Starmer have made a contribution and had an impact on British society.
That said, I moved out of London in 1989 so don’t know much about Sir Sadiq’s background. I know Keir Starmer’s background because he’s a national figure and people mock him for it but I think it cool to see the meritocracy at work
And despite being a being awful racists and Britain being a shithole – according to many in Reddit – it’s good to see excellence recognised and rewarded.
Cue the attacks from both the Left and the Right haha 🤪 with me firmly on the centre-left
Even-Leadership8220 on
Why do politicians get knighted for just doing their jobs? And in his case, badly.
MaxChicken234 on
This should come with a mouth breathers incoming warning.
Congrats to him though.
Own-Nefariousness-79 on
Happy for Sir Sadiq, waiting for the reformers to kick off.
Oh, and then Trump.
Weird_Sheepherder201 on
I can’t wait till this chump steps down from politics so I don’t have to watch everyone relentlessly brown nose him anymore.
QUICKRICH93 on
For what ruining london and spending needless billions
Defiant-Yellow-2375 on
So he’s Sir Sir Sadiq? Or was Sadiq Khan Knighted? Not sure of protocol.
Accurate_Thought5326 on
Bloke has presided over the highest murder, robbery, violent crime and theft rates in London, and has been knighted. Truly incredible
HotPotatoWithCheese on
Many years ago, you got a knighthood for leading men into battle, hunting down Nazis and saving lives. Also for elevating industries, and providing extraordinary contributions to humanity in the form of invention or humanitarian efforts. Now you just get one if you were quite good at football, or do your job as a politician or civil servant. It’s ridiculous. The knighthood does not carry the weight it once did.
Oh, and this has got nothing to do with him personally, before the tribalists start labelling me a Reform mouth breather or Torygraph reader. It goes for the majority of people who receive this so-called „honour.“ The bar has been on the floor for a long time.
ChobhamArmour on
Racist northerners in shambles right now, they’ll be going on a bender and posting „London has fallen“ on social media all night.
Aromatic_Mongoose316 on
London is a crime cesspit these days, good job Sadiq 👍
StitchedSilver on
I thought Sadie’s overall reception was negative considering there was a petition to stop this happening? Regardless, this isn’t going to help Charles in fighting the far right rumours that he’s a secret Muslim.
It’s not my Rumour, google it. I’ve said as much as I’m going to and I won’t be arguing against or for.
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I bet this will make a bunch of twats confusingly angry.
I’m looking forward to this being well received everywhere across the media
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I can hear a Torygraph opinion column being thrashed out on a Remington.
I’m not sure what the man has actually done to deserve the award?
I’m sure social media will be constructive and level headed with their discussions about this
Anyone have a constructive argument that London is better as result of his tenure?
I fully support Khan but I’m not sure politicians should be getting knighthoods simply for doing their job, even if they do it well as I think it’s the case here.
Like him or not, get elected multiple times as the mayor of a city and it seems like an automatic knighthood that would go unquestioned if we looked back at historical figures. That should be that really. Hilarious that the Tories are criticising this.
I think he’s a mostly good mayor, he’s done well on public transport (despite Covid & WFH financial pressures), pretty good on housing. My only criticism is crime & policing, which is currently the worst I’ve ever known it to be in London in my 3 decades living here.
Once again, I am disappointed that someone has been named as a knight without charging on horseback at a *single* Frenchman.
Does he even have a lance?
Oh to be on a reform party Facebook group right about now
Pedant question: wouldn’t knighting you make you a sir? i.e. a sir would not be knighted.
Hey being average at well paid job gets you to places!
Knighthoods are like the Hollywood walk of fame stars nowadays. Not special anymore.
Genuine question from a curiosity pov: What exactly has he done to be worthy of all these awards, accommodations and trophy’s?
It just seems like he’s getting this on merit because a minority ethnic mayor got elected 3 times by a majority – minority ethnic city.
I’ve always thought that knighthoods were for people that went above and beyond, gave more back to the country than they had to, or made great strides in industry or the arts.
As far as I’m aware he just did his job? Quite well by some accounts, but did he actually do anything beyond what’s expected of the mayor of London?
„I’ll forever be honoured to serve the city I love – & will continue to do all I can to build a fairer, safer, greener London for everyone,“ he added.
>announced last month that he’ll be ripping up the greenest parts of London, (one notably being Bromley) to build high rise buildings.
Would like to see the people outraged by this also have the same level of outrage at the likes of Oliver Dowden being knighted too
Great stuff. I know many don’t approve of the Royals and knighthoods etc but I think honouring citizens who’ve excelled and reached the top of their professions or those who do lots for the community should be recognised. Especially if they’re from working class backgrounds.
Love them or loathe them, people like Khan & Starmer have made a contribution and had an impact on British society.
That said, I moved out of London in 1989 so don’t know much about Sir Sadiq’s background. I know Keir Starmer’s background because he’s a national figure and people mock him for it but I think it cool to see the meritocracy at work
And despite being a being awful racists and Britain being a shithole – according to many in Reddit – it’s good to see excellence recognised and rewarded.
Cue the attacks from both the Left and the Right haha 🤪 with me firmly on the centre-left
Why do politicians get knighted for just doing their jobs? And in his case, badly.
This should come with a mouth breathers incoming warning.
Congrats to him though.
Happy for Sir Sadiq, waiting for the reformers to kick off.
Oh, and then Trump.
I can’t wait till this chump steps down from politics so I don’t have to watch everyone relentlessly brown nose him anymore.
For what ruining london and spending needless billions
So he’s Sir Sir Sadiq? Or was Sadiq Khan Knighted? Not sure of protocol.
Bloke has presided over the highest murder, robbery, violent crime and theft rates in London, and has been knighted. Truly incredible
Many years ago, you got a knighthood for leading men into battle, hunting down Nazis and saving lives. Also for elevating industries, and providing extraordinary contributions to humanity in the form of invention or humanitarian efforts. Now you just get one if you were quite good at football, or do your job as a politician or civil servant. It’s ridiculous. The knighthood does not carry the weight it once did.
Oh, and this has got nothing to do with him personally, before the tribalists start labelling me a Reform mouth breather or Torygraph reader. It goes for the majority of people who receive this so-called „honour.“ The bar has been on the floor for a long time.
Racist northerners in shambles right now, they’ll be going on a bender and posting „London has fallen“ on social media all night.
London is a crime cesspit these days, good job Sadiq 👍
I thought Sadie’s overall reception was negative considering there was a petition to stop this happening? Regardless, this isn’t going to help Charles in fighting the far right rumours that he’s a secret Muslim.
It’s not my Rumour, google it. I’ve said as much as I’m going to and I won’t be arguing against or for.