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Thursday 2 May 2024

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Mayor of London

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of London sets the overall strategy and vision for Greater London. They are responsible for areas such as police and fire services, transport, housing, planning and the environment. They control a combined budget of over £17 billion.

Find out more about the Mayor of London and London Assembly at the London Elects website.

13 candidates stood in the Greater London Authority mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Electorate 6,162,428
Ballot Papers Issued 2,495,559
Spoilt Ballots 11,127
Turnout 40%

Election events

You can meet candidates and question them at events (often known as 'hustings'). Here are some events that are taking place:

(Past event) Tuesday 16 April 2024 18:00 : The London Debate
See video or other info from this event.

London Assembly elections

Merton and Wandsworth constituency

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

5 candidates stood in the Merton and Wandsworth constituency.

Electorate 384,678
Ballot Papers Issued 176,823
Spoilt Ballots 1,171
Turnout 45%

London Assembly elections

Additional members

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Members of the London Assembly are elected to hold the Mayor of London to account. They examine the Mayor's decisions and actions in areas such as police and fire services, transport, housing, planning and the environment. The Assembly has the power to amend the Mayor's budget when two-thirds of its Members agree.

There are twenty-five members of the London Assembly. Eleven are elected by the whole city and fourteen are elected by individual constituencies across London.

Find out more about the Mayor of London and London Assembly at the London Elects website.

123 candidates stood in the London Assembly.

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Britain First
Photo of
Independent:
Farah London
Photo of
Independent:
Laurence Fox
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Independent:
Gabe Romualdo
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