Sadiq Khan 'US bids for UK citizenship at record levels'

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".

- Jessica Elgot

In an opening salvo ahead of the US president's state visit, 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.

He said liberal Americans identified with London because of the city's "fundamental values like adhering to the rule of law, being proud of our diversity and championing the rights of minority communities".