Boris Johnson enjoys a 6 point lead over rival Ken Livingstone according to a new poll commissioned by ITV London, LBC and the Evening Standard. The new COMRES poll suggests Livingstone has the support of just 47% of Londoners, while Johnson attracts the support of 53%. The figures show recent headlines about tax have seriously […]
2012 London Elections
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
Such a taxing campaign
It isn’t going to go away in a hurry, this tax business. We’re sick of it, but we have an awful feeling the voters might not be. Former London Assembly Member and Mayoral candidate Damian Hockney believes that Jenny Jones’ calls for transparency about candidates’ earnings have wrongfooted her opponents and could have an effect […]
Livingstone tax row grows
The row over Ken Livingstone’s taxes took a new turn this morning when the Labour candidate for Mayor of London delayed publishing his tax return and called on rivals to publish “the tax returns for their households.” Last month the Telegraph revealed that the former Mayor has his earnings from media and speaking engagements paid […]
Jenny Jones interview
Jenny Jones, Green party candidate for Mayor of London, discusses her policies, public recognition and the important of maximising votes in the London Assembly elections. How has the campaign been for you so far, are you finding people are interested in hearing your message? When I was in Barnet this week I had a high […]
Paddick announces youth advisor appointment
Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick says he would appoint Lewisham councillor Duwayne Brooks as an advisor on youth and community issues if elected next month. Paddick’s campaign say the role would see Brooks “ensuring that young people have safe places to meet and engage with the community and allow him to develop opportunities that […]
