Brit Hollywood actor revealed as Labour’s top choice to replace Sadiq Khan as London Mayor after knife crime campaign

ACTOR Idris Elba could take on his toughest role yet — as Labour want him to be next London Mayor.

The star, 52 — bad boy cop Luther in the BBC hit TV show — is the party’s preferred choice to replace Sadiq Khan.

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Away from the screen, Idris is a campaigner and has worked with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on tackling knife crime.
Labour bigwigs say Idris is “top of our wish list” to be their next candidate to run for City Hall.