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The election for London Mayor will take place on Thursday, May 1. Keep up with the latest news ahead of the election here.

Council leader takes deputy mayor roleCouncil leader takes deputy mayor role
5:15pm Tue 6 May 08
BEXLEY'S council leader Ian Clement has resigned to become deputy to the new Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
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Boris to begin mayoral workBoris to begin mayoral work
12:27pm Sun 4 May 08
BORIS Johnson will be setting out his programme for action next week after becoming mayor of London.
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Johnson becomes London MayorJohnson becomes London Mayor
11:55pm Fri 2 May 08
BORIS Johnson has been confirmed as the new Mayor of London.
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Boris wins - in the press at leastBoris wins - in the press at least
9:15am Fri 2 May 08
BORIS Johnson won the battle for press coverage in the run-up to the election, says a media analyst.
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Voters go to the polls Voters go to the polls
9:42am Thu 1 May 08
VOTERS in London are heading to the polls today to vote for a mayor and assembly members.
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Time to decide who gets your voteTime to decide who gets your vote
11:22am Thu 1 May 08
NEWS Shopper has spoken to the main candidates hoping to be the next London Mayor.

O'Connor calls it quits in mayoral raceO'Connor calls it quits in mayoral race
1:15pm Fri 25 Apr 08
English Democrats candidate for London mayor Matt O'Connor has withdrawn from the race to become the capital's next leader.
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Councillors walk out over Johnson supportCouncillors walk out over Johnson support
1:49pm Thu 24 Apr 08
BROMLEY councillors staged a walkout from a meeting in protest at a motion put before the council.
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Video: Livingstone speaks to News ShopperVideo: Livingstone speaks to News Shopper
3:54pm Wed 23 Apr 08
NEWS Shopper spoke to London Mayor Ken Livingstone when he visited Lewisham about why he thinks he should be re-elected on May 1.

VIDEO: Sian Berry visits Crystal Palace ParkVIDEO: Sian Berry visits Crystal Palace Park
11:18am Tue 15 Apr 08
GREEN mayoral candidate Sian Berry visited Crystal Palace Park yesterday to highlight her pledge to protect the capital's green spaces.

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