# Truth Hub Card **MYTH:** "Londoners demand Sadiq Khan stands down as new poll reveals fury at crime in the capital" **FACT:** This headline severely misrepresents polling data. The actual YouGov poll from January 2025 found that 51% of Londoners said Khan *should not* stand for a fourth term, while 30% said he should. Whilst this shows more oppose than support another term, describing this as Londoners demanding he "stands down" is misleading—Khan has not indicated he will run for a fourth term, and the question was hypothetical about 2028. The poll actually showed crime ranked fourth among Londoners' concerns (cited by 34%), behind the cost of living (59%), housing (40%), and healthcare (39%). The headline's framing of "fury at crime" dramatically overstates both the polling priority and public sentiment. This kind of sensationalist misrepresentation matters because it distorts democratic debate and can fuel hostile narratives about London that disproportionately affect marginalised communities, including asylum seekers and refugees who already face stereotyping. When media outlets exaggerate crime concerns and mischaracterise polling data, they contribute to moral panic that makes cities seem more dangerous than they are—a narrative frequently weaponised against migrants and minority communities. Accurate reporting on polling and public opinion is essential for informed civic participation. **Sources:** YouGov poll, January 2025; Evening Standard reporting on the full survey data.