Record numbers of Americans have applied for UK citizenship because of London’s values, says Khan

Ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, the mayor of London hit back at US critics of the capital’s crime rates and diverse population

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship following the election of Donald Trump, which he attributed to the city’s “liberal values”.

In an opening salvo ahead of the US president’s state visit, Sadiq Khan said he wanted to challenge the idea that London was in turmoil and said that more Americans than ever were seeking to make it their home.