Conservatives on the London Assembly are calling for a “full and urgent inquiry” into the “catastrophic blunders” which saw thousand of voters in Barnet turned wrongly away from polling stations.
Sadiq’s truly impressive win gives him a mandate no Tory minister should try to ignore
Sadiq Khan has overtaken two serious, credible rivals to secure one of the most spectacular personal political victories in British politics. It’s a shame more people weren’t up to see it.
Sadiq Khan bags Labour its long-desired second term at City Hall
The clear win is a personal triumph for the Tooting MP who last summer defeated pollsters’ favourite Dame Tessa Jowell to be chosen as Labour’s candidate.
Counting underway to decide London’s next mayor and Assembly
After a consistent run of strong poll leads throughout the contest, Labour’s Sadiq Khan is expected to defeat Tory rival Zac Goldsmith and succeed Boris Johnson. Victory for Mr Khan would make him not only London’s most senior politician but also Labour’s most important officeholder.
Cameron and Boris join forces to urge party supporters and London voters to “Back Zac”
Zac Goldsmith today embarked on a 24-hour tour which will see him meet workers and business owners whose prosperity depends on London’s night-time economy.