What do final London Mayoral election polls predict for Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall?

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The polls have been shut down and the ballots are being double-checked at a fast pace. People are eagerly waiting to find out who the future Mayor of London will be.

Sadiq Khan is the candidate who is hoping to secure his third term of office, and he is currently the frontrunner in the election, with Susan Hall representing the Conservative party as his main opponent.

However, the Conservative party feels encouraged by the fact that just two million citizens from a total of six million registered voters in London turned up for the election, which they consider to be a low voter turnout.

The person in charge of the government department handling domestic affairs blamed Mr. Khan for being negligent and not actively pursuing the lead in the election. However, things changed when a public opinion survey, published in the Standard, indicated that the distance between the two candidates was becoming narrower, causing a sudden increase in excitement and engagement in the race just a few hours before the polling stations were scheduled to open.

The Centre for London recently conducted a Savanta survey that revealed the Labour mayor leading with 42 percent, followed closely by the Conservative candidate at 32 percent, and Rob Blackie of the Liberal Democrats lagging behind in third place with only 10 percent of the votes.

The outcomes show a significant difference compared to a previous YouGov survey conducted earlier in the week that indicated Mr Khan was leading by a substantial 22 points.

In an interview with the EveningStandard, Mr. Khan expressed that he would be content with even the slightest of wins.

As a previous captain of our cricket team, I firmly believe that a victory is always a victory, regardless of the circumstances.

According to Mr. Khan, his campaign and the supporters of the Labour party conveyed a message that emphasizes justice, parity, and optimism. Although the outcome of the forthcoming weekend is still unknown, Mr. Khan expressed his pride over this accomplishment.

On the day of voting, Ms. Hall expressed her gratitude towards everyone who partook in the election and assisted in any way possible, Their actions are greatly appreciated. Regardless of the outcome, she promises to remain attentive to the populace and work towards improving the city of London for everyone.

According to The Spectator, it is said that even if Ms Khan performs poorly and falls behind Labour, she can still secure a third term with a lead of around 7 or 8 points.

In the event that Ms. Hall triumphs over Mr. Khan, she will be the very first female to take on the role of mayor of London and has put forth a detailed plan with five key points for the city. She pledges to lessen rates of crime, eliminate Ulez, construct "family homes", and turn London into a "more environmentally friendly metropolis", with a focus on cleanliness and sustainability.

However, Sayeeda Warsi, a peer and previous chair of the Conservative party, expressed disapproval of the Tory nominee amid allegations of promoting divisive politics and exhibiting Islamophobic behavior.

Baroness Warsi, who was the Conservative Party chairman from 2010 to 2012, expressed her disappointment on X social media platform. She wondered why, with every London Mayoral election, the candidates seem to be getting worse and the campaigning seems to be getting more negative. Warsi was concerned about the state of politics in the city.

The campaign for mayor takes place amidst unfavorable polling numbers for Rishi Sunak. Many critics are keeping a close watch and some Conservative MPs may even challenge the prime minister's leadership if the local election outcome becomes significantly unfavorable.

The latest surveys leading up to a potential General Election indicate that the Conservative Party's popularity is decreasing compared to the time when Liz Truss held the position before Rishi Sunak.

A survey conducted by YouGov and The Times revealed that the Tories' popularity has dropped to 18%, marking a two-point decrease over the past month. This is the lowest percentage of votes received by the Conservative party during this Parliament, even lower than when Ms Truss was at the helm and it reached 19%. Conversely, Labour's popularity is soaring at 44%, sparking rumors of leadership challenges for Mr. Sunak from Kemi Badenoch and Penny Mordaunt.