« They think I’ve sold out, I’m part of the establishment, all that sort of stuff. My nephews and nieces think I’m elite. »
He added: « I’m not going to pretend it’s not lovely. It’s a huge honour. »
Khan has been the Mayor of London since 2016 in which time knife crime has risen by a staggering 38%.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp believes the decision to award Khan with the honour will leave Londoners « furious ».
He said: « By rewarding the failing Sadiq Khan, Keir Starmer has shown once again that for Labour it is party first, country second. »
Suzanne Hedges lost her 27-year-old son Ricky Hayden in 2016 when he was stabbed to death as he tried to stop a moped from being stolen.
She said: « It’s insulting, degrading and disrespectful to all the families that have lost someone to knife crime who battle day after day to try to keep our streets safe. »
Commentator Carole Malone also blasted the decision adding: « It is beyond belief that Sadiq Khan has been given a knighthood for wrecking our capital city – crime out of control, finances in a mess. What the Hell is wrong with Starmer? »
Also on the honours list was Labour MP Emily Thornberry who served as Starmer’s Shadow Attorney General but was passed up for the role following July’s election.
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