Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall cast their votes in London mayoral election - live
Thirteen contenders are competing on the day of elections, which began with the commencement of voting centers at 7 in the morning. Furthermore, numerous individuals also plan to vote in order to choose a new London Assembly.
The Centre for London conducted a survey through Savanta which gave the Labour mayor a score of 42%, while the Tory candidate received 32%.
People are going to the voting stations throughout the nation for a set of regional elections, perceived as the ultimate evaluation of popular standpoint before Rishi Sunak takes the nation's leadership later in the year.
Predictions indicate that the Conservatives might experience a decline of around 50% in the number of council seats they are safeguarding. Even Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has voiced out that the party is anticipating noteworthy setbacks.
Stay updated with the latest news and information provided below.
Trump And Khan Feud Reignites
Donald Trump has started an argument again with Sadiq Khan by stating that immigration has caused London to become "unrecognisable."
The ex-President of the United States, who is currently facing four criminal charges, gave a speech during an election rally in Wisconsin. He stated that Europe experienced negative consequences when they allowed Jihad to enter their countries. He highlighted Paris and London as examples and said that these cities have undergone changes that have made them unrecognizable.
Mr. Khan responded by stating that today's opportunity is a chance to demonstrate to Donald Trump and his conservative opponent that London will always prefer to have hope over fear and unity over division.
Tory MP Caught Without ID - Remember To Bring Yours!
London residents now have to present a photo identification card in order to cast their vote during any election, marking the first time this requirement has been implemented.
You can find a compilation of IDs that are deemed acceptable in this article. It seems that a Conservative Member of Parliament has already been caught out by the recently implemented regulations.
Tom Hunt, the Member of Parliament for Ipswich, reached out to Conservative members in his community, asking for their assistance in ensuring he could cast his vote today.
When Is The Mayoral Election Winner Revealed?
It's anticipated that London will be in a state of anticipation for a significant amount of time after the voting stations shut down this evening, until the outcome of the mayoral race is declared.
It's probable that we won't know until Saturday's early afternoon if Sadiq Khan will secure his third term at City Hall, or if Susan Hall, the Tory candidate, has challenged expectations and emerged victorious.
Discover further information on the count and its procedures by reading Nicolas Cecil's article, available on our website and authored by our political editor.
Sadiq Khan's Doughnuts No Longer Available To The Public
Previously, we shared that Dunn's bakery in Crouch End of north London had put Sadiq Khan's visage on their doughnuts, but there were no doughnuts printed with his opponent Susan Hall's face on them.
However, there was a surprising turn of events when Ross Lydall, City Hall editor of the Standard, uncovered that the Khan pastries were actually a bespoke request and were inadvertently placed on exhibit by the personnel.
He made a sarcastic remark on X, saying that the Sadiq doughnuts pre-order might be the most significant topic for the 2024 mayoral election.
Election-inspired Doughnuts Sold At Bakery
A bakery located in north London is spicing up the Mayoral elections by offering doughnuts featuring the face of Sadiq Khan.
The bakery located in Crouch End, called Dunn's, is currently offering their products while London residents are casting their ballots.
Sadiq Khan Votes At Polling Station
Sadiq Khan, who is currently in office as a member of the Labour party, has now made his way to the polling station in his local area to participate in the voting process.
His partner, Saadiya Khan, and their furry companion, Luna, accompanied him.
Dogs Return To Polling Stations
A few people who are going to vote have taken their pets along with them for company.
In the photo below, you can see Cinna - a rescue dog from Greece who is 8 years old. Cinna accompanied their owners to the voting location at St Alban's Church in south London and helped them vote.
Rishi Sunak's Local Elections Test
Outside of London, the local elections taking place today are considered a crucial measure of popular sentiment just before Rishi Sunak contests the national elections later this year.
Predictions indicate that the Conservative Party may face a possible loss of around 50% of the council seats they currently hold.
The conservative leaders, Andy Street in the West Midlands, and Ben Houchen in Tees Valley, are currently experiencing crucial re-election challenges. According to surveys, it seems like the contests will be close with their labor rivals.
If Mr Street and Mr Houchen both win, it could bring some good news for the Tories during what's expected to be a disappointing election. However, specialists cautioned that the metro mayor races aren't a dependable way to predict what might occur in a national election.
There is a by-election happening for the Parliamentary seat of Blackpool South. Labour is trying to win this election since the previous MP, Scott Benton, resigned because of lobbying accusations.
Susan Hall Votes In Pinner Elections
Susan Hall from the Conservative Party has reached the polling center in Pinner, where she is going to cast her ballot.
She came along with her daughter Louise Staite to vote and later took pictures.
Susan Hall, a candidate for mayor who identifies as conservative, has reached her nearby polling station.
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Susan Hall went to her nearby voting location in Hatch End with her daughter, Louise Staite. After completing her voting, she left the spot.
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Who's Running For Mayor?
There are thirteen people running for the position of Mayor in London and the citizens of the city can choose from any of them.
This blog post presents the list of candidates from the leading political parties participating in the current election.
The individual who has been serving as the Mayor since the year 2016 was earlier a member of the Labour Party's parliament from Tooting. They have a background in law and have a family with two grown-up daughters. They are aiming to become the first London mayor to hold the position for three terms.
The Tory group's head, a London Assembly member, and a past Harrow council leader is a grandma. She left school as an eighteen-year-old to work in the auto repair shop of her dad before founding her hair salon.
Ms. Garbett, who represents the Green Party, serves as a Green council member in Hackney. Along with her day job as an NHS administrator, she also rents a property.
A person who guides new tech startups. They spent a couple of years working on elephant preservation efforts in Africa. They're a dad to two children and have successfully battled cancer.
