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London mayoral election 2021: when it is, latest polls and candidates running against Sadiq Khan

London mayoral election 2021: when it is, latest polls and candidates running against Sadiq Khan

London mayoral election 2021: when it is, latest polls and candidates running against Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan is running for re-election as London mayor Credit: Victoria Jones/PA The London mayoral election is set to take place next Thursday, May 6 after a year's delay. The emergency Coronavirus Act 2020 postponed local elections across England, meaning the current mayor Sadiq Khan served an additional twelve months. Labour candidate Khan is currently running for re-election, with a strong lead in the polls of 63 per cent in the second round of polls, compared with his Conservative opposition Shaun Bailey, who currently sits at 37 per cent.  This year there are a record-breaking 20 candidates standing in the London mayoral election, with six million people registered to vote. Here's everything you need to know about the election ahead of polling day.

Who are the candidates standing for mayor of London this year?

Who are the candidates standing for mayor of London this year? Tim Wyatt © Provided by The Independent On Thursday 6 May Londoners are heading to the polls to elect their mayor, as incumbent Sadiq Khan hopes to win a second term. This election was originally due to have taken place in May last year, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. His main rival, ConservativeShaun Bailey has been languishing in the polls, with a recent poll putting him 13 points behind Labour’s Mr Khan. A total of 20 candidates are standing for mayor this year, with those from mainstream parties such as the Liberal Democrats and Greens going up against everyone from former actor Lawrence Fox – running on an anti-lockdown agenda – to Count Binface.

London mayor Election 2021: List of candidates | Hampstead Highgate Express

A ballot box - Credit: PA Wire/Press Association Images A record-breaking 20 candidates are in the running to be London’s next mayor. Everyone registered to vote on May 6 will have a chance to have their say on who will next lead the capital.  This newspaper contacted all the contenders to ask them one simple question.  What will you do to improve the lives of people living in north west London? Sixteen hopefuls got back to us - read their answers here, in alphabetical order by surname.  Shaun Bailey photographed for the Brent & Kilburn Times outside City Hall. Picture: Polly Hancock

London mayor Election 2021: List of candidates

London mayor Election 2021: List of candidates

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London mayoral election 2021: when it is, latest polls and candidates running against Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan is running for re-election as London mayor Credit: Victoria Jones/PA The London mayoral election is set to take place on May 6 after a year's delay. The emergency Coronavirus Act 2020 postponed local elections across England, meaning the current mayor Sadiq Khan served an additional twelve months. Labour candidate Khan is currently running for re-election, with a strong lead in the polls of 41 per cent compared with his Conservative opposition Shaun Bailey, who currently sits at 28 per cent.  This year there are a record-breaking 20 candidates standing in the London mayoral election, with six million people registered to vote. Here's everything you need to know about the election ahead of polling day.

Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings

Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam (centre) was invited to speak at a mayoral hustings last night (April 22). Screenshot courtesy of Renew Party An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”. The event, which was organised by the Renew Party, was aimed at giving a platform to outlier candidates in the race to be Mayor of London. But only three of the invited candidates turned up for the event after Burning Pink Party candidate Valerie Brown was arrested during an incident at Canary Wharf earlier in the day.