LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - London mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday called for the city to be given more autonomy to allow it to ride out the economic uncertainty unleashed by Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

“On behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now,” he said according to the text of a speech supplied by his office.

“More autonomy in order to protect London’s economy from the uncertainty ahead. More autonomy to protect the businesses from around the world who trade here, and more autonomy to protect our jobs, wealth and prosperity.” (Reporting by William James; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)