Race tightens as early votes show Sadiq Khan’s lead over Shaun Bailey narrows
The race to be London’s Mayor tightened last night as early votes showed Sadiq Khan could be run closeAs of 5.30pm yesterday Mr Khan held around 39 per cent of first-round votes counted while Mr Bailey had 37 per centAs of 5.30pm yesterday, Mr Khan held around 39 per cent of first-round votes counted while Mr Bailey had 37 per cent.But by the end of the night Mr Khan was almost 25,000 votes ahead over the Tory candidate.
The hopefuls have been told the aim is for an 8.30pm declaration, but a decision will be made at 4pm if it needs to roll over to Sunday.One insider said: “It’s closer than everyone thinks. Shaun will have beaten the polls by a fair whack.”CAPITAL'S CRUNCH TIME Labour said Mr Khan was missing out because the system allows voters to pick a first and second preference.
The source said: “We’re seeing a big impact from a low turnout and voters thinking they can put a smaller party first preference and not influence the result.”On the London Assembly fight, none have so far changed party control.Speaking in Hartlepool, Boris Johnson said: 'I don't think people want much more constitutional wrangling'
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