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2 weeks ago
London politics

Tory chairman: Polls said Susan Hall was 'not in with a chance' of winning London mayoralty

Ms Hall narrowed the victory margin despite losing, showing a better performance than polls predicted. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London politics

Spoof song ridiculing Susan Hall's mayoral campaign becomes online hit

A satirical song mocks Susan Hall's mayoral bid and pokes fun at Sadiq Khan. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan's win heralds even bigger Labour victory at general election

Despite Tory confidence pre-counting, Sadiq Khan's victory in the London mayoral election surprised many, demonstrating the danger of premature assumptions. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan heckled by Britain First candidate just moments into victory speech

Sadiq Khan expressed gratitude amid boos but remained focused on seeking a general election and addressing threats and protests against his family. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
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Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for third term in further boost for Labour

Sadiq Khan won a third term as London mayor in a close contest with Susan Hall, navigating through strategic challenges and voter sentiments. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

London mayoral election results LIVE: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall contest expected to be close as count to begin

The London mayoral election between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall is expected to be closer than expected, with results to be announced on Saturday evening. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London politics

Revealed: How the Tories blew the London mayoral election

Infighting, lack of campaign funds, and bungled candidate selection process led to the Conservative failure in the London mayoral election. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Controversial attack ad on Sadiq Khan made solely by Tory HQ, source says

Conservative attack video on London created by central party, not mayoral candidate
Video filled with dubious claims and incorrect scenes received negative feedback from party members [ more ]
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2 months ago
London

Susan Hall selection as Tory mayoral candidate under new attack by ex-London minister Paul Scully

The Conservatives facing criticism over mayoral candidate selection
Importance of showing respect and seriousness towards the electorate [ more ]
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4 months ago
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Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
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4 months ago
London

Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London politics

London mayoral election: how close have past City Hall contests been?

The London mayoral election results can be historically tight, challenging previous margin assumptions. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Who won the London mayoral election?

London Mayoral Election 2024 has concluded with a list of diverse candidates including incumbent Sadiq Khan and a variety of party representatives. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

London Mayor candidate Andreas Michli vows to end knife crime

Andreas Michli, an independent London mayoral candidate, vows to tackle knife crime and police-community engagement issues with his multifaceted plan named Operation Brennan. He also aims to reduce City Hall's taxes and charges. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Femy Amin: The Afghan refugee running for London mayor

Femi Amin, a refugee turned mayoral candidate, prioritizes anti-discrimination and compassion in London, emphasizing diverse representation and animal welfare. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Count Binface vows to rename London Bridge after Phoebe Waller-Bridge if elected

Count Binface promises London Bridge rename to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, unique policy pledges for mayoral election. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Count Binface unveils manifesto for London Mayoral election including Thames Water pledge

Count Binface, a satirical political candidate, has unveiled a manifesto for the London Mayoral election with quirky and outlandish policies.
Binface's manifesto includes humorous pledges, such as making Thames Water bosses take a dip in the Thames, renaming London Bridge after actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and banning shops from selling croissants for over 1.10. [ more ]
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BBC News
1 month ago
London

Having a Mayor: Debating Debates

A behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 London mayoral election debates [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
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London mayor elections: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall clash at BBC debate

Candidates clashed on crime, housing, and road use during BBC London debate. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Ed Miliband sparks row by branding Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall a 'flat earther'

Labour accused of using Trump tactics. [ more ]
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3 months ago
London politics

Labour demands Tory London mayor candidate apologise for Islamophobia'

Labour demands apology from London mayoral candidate accused of Islamophobia and racism.
Conservatives face pressure over party member's comments about Sadiq Khan. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

What elections are happening in your area on May 2?

Over 2,600 council seats are up for election across the UK, with 25 Assembly Members to be elected in London on May 2.
The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, faces competition from Conservative candidate Susan Hall in the upcoming election on May 2. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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London Tube and rail journeys should have flat fare, Green mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett says

Simplifying Tube and rail fares to a single flat fare for all journeys
Focus on creating new parks, supporting local culture, and redistributing funding to smaller venues. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London politics

Susan Hall refuses to say whether Cressida Dick should still be Met Police chief

Criticizing Khan's handling of Cressida Dick's resignation
Highlighting the importance of respectful treatment in professional relationships [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Having a Mayor: Promises, priorities and a two-horse race?

Different campaign styles of front-runners being analyzed
Priorities when voting for the next mayor of London discussed [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Hammersmith bridge should not reopen to cars, says Green mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett

Keeping Hammersmith bridge open only to cyclists and pedestrians would save taxpayers 250m by avoiding major repairs.
Zoe Garbett criticizes the Labour-run council and mayor for their handling of the Hammersmith Bridge situation. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan 'on course for victory' with just a month until polling day

Sadiq Khan leads in polls for third mayoral term
Susan Hall more popular with older Londoners [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election over 'invalid' forms

Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election due to incomplete nomination forms
Candidates need proper paperwork signed by electors in each borough to run [ more ]
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2 months ago
London

Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election after submitting 'invalid' papers

Fox barred from London mayoral election due to invalid nomination papers
Fox plans to appeal London Elects decision [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
London

London: Conservative Susan Hall to appoint a women's commissioner if elected

Tory candidate Susan Hall promises women's commissioner for women's safety.
Increase in sexual assaults on the Tube prompts plans for better response and support. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London mayoral election: Lib Dem candidate Ed Blackie would scrap 'phoney' TfL fare freeze

Rob Blackie, Liberal Democrat candidate for the 2024 London mayoral election, would scrap Sadiq Khan's Tube fare freeze if elected.
Blackie believes the fare freeze is an election gimmick that benefits tourists more than Londoners, and he wants to use the money saved for improved policing.
City Hall research suggests that Londoners will still save money on their commutes despite the fare freeze being scrapped. [ more ]
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3 months ago
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London mayoral election: Independent candidate pledges lower London rents and digital democracy

Mayoral candidate Serge Crowbolder pledges to lower rents in London and give citizens a greater say in City Hall's policies.
Crowbolder aims to lobby the government for better rents across the rental sector and to get banks on board with matching buy-to-let mortgage repayments with maximum rent. [ more ]
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4 months ago
London

London mayoral elections: What is the 'doughnut strategy' and does it help the Conservatives?

London mayoral candidates have historically used a 'doughnut strategy' that focuses on the outer regions and suburbs of the city.
Susan Hall denies pursuing a doughnut strategy and instead aims to talk to all Londoners and get their vote. [ more ]
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4 months ago
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Paul Scully claims he was 'best candidate' to defeat Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race

Former Minister for London excluded from Tory candidate shortlist for mayoral election.
Former Minister expressed frustration and warned against giving victory to Labour mayor Sadiq Khan. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London politics

Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
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6 months ago
London

London Mayor candidate mocked over claims her wallet was stolen

Conservative candidate for London mayor, Susan Hall, claimed to have had her card wallet stolen on the London Underground but it was later returned with all its contents.
Hall used the incident to criticize Sadiq Khan's London and highlight the increase in thefts and robberies.
Crime is a key topic in the upcoming mayoral election.
Hall was mocked on social media for the incident. [ more ]
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