Labour runners and riders are beginning to emerge as potential candidates for the next London mayoral election, should Sadiq Khan decide not to seek a fourth term. Some of the names being tipped include Stella Creasy, Florence Eshalomi, Dawn Butler, and Dr Rosena Allin Khan. There is a growing consensus within Labour that the next mayor should be a woman. Other potential candidates include Georgia Gould, Mete Coban, and David Lammy. The next mayoral contest is scheduled for 2028.