Two of the Conservative politicians hoping to replace Boris Johnson as mayor say their party can retain control of City Hall next year provided members pick a candidate with a clear vision for improving the lives of Londoners.
By demeaning the Olympic legacy for short-term gain, Labour could cost themselves the Mayoralty
In return for an afternoon in the news and a few more votes in the party’s mayoral selection, Labour’s politicians are writing their opponents’ attacks lines and risk eroding the chances of a second City Hall win.
Survey of Labour supporters gives Jowell clear lead in Mayoral race
Tessa Jowell enjoys a 17 point lead over her nearest rival in a new survey asking Labour members and supporters who they’re backing as the party’s 2016 mayoral candidate. The LabourList survey is the first to be conducted since the party published its six-strong shortlist of potential candidates last month.
Khan’s spam attack on Goldsmith reveals double standards on foreign policy vow
It’s just a few weeks since Sadiq Khan vowed not to use the mayoralty “to offer commentary on foreign policy issues” but it seems the same promise doesn’t apply to his candidacy. Yesterday he emailed hundreds, possibly even thousands, of subscribers to his campaign newsletter with a tale of doom about Zac Goldsmith’s views on Europe.
Tories invite Londoners to pick their Mayoral candidate
All registered London voters are being invited to help choose the Conservative Party’s candidate for Mayor by taking part in a online primary. Applications to stand are now open and a shortlist of 2-3 candidates will be announced by the end of July.
