This is a watershed moment in which the disengaged and cynical among us have to accept that we have one of the world’s fairest societies. I voted for him as I am looking for a return to centrism. The world is becoming increasingly polarised and that is a scary prospect for people like me who have dual heritage. I am a proud Londoner born and bred and at the same time I care about my Pakistani heritage and live my life – in business, with my neighbours and family – following the values of Islam. None of this is in conflict and London is an example to the rest of the world of tolerance and respect. I don’t care about the colour, race, gender, sexual orientation or religion of any politician. All I care is that they care and want to serve not rule over us.

The next mayor will have their work cut out for them. London needs to start caring about it’s people more, and working out how to help give them a better life. I’ve seen many neighbours of decades feel that they have no choice but to leave as the economic pressure of this city is relentless.

I am hoping that Khan’s appointment will be positive for the Muslim community and we will see this as a chance to reach out to our neighbours, who are curious about our faith and open to finding out about our everyday life as Muslims. Within wider society I hope his position will reaffirm that Muslims are no different to anyone else in terms of their wish for peace, mutual respect and prosperity.