The main contenders for London mayor are making their final appeals ahead of Thursday's election. Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan, seeking a third term, promises a 'fairer, safer, greener' London, while Conservative challenger Susan Hall offers a mayor who listens after eight years of Londoners being 'ignored'.
Hall has vowed to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in outer London and tackle violent crime. Khan's pledges include a one-year Transport for London (TfL) fare freeze and four years of free school meals for primary pupils aged seven to 11. Green candidate Zoe Garbett focuses on affordability and police accountability, while Liberal Democrat Rob Blackie prioritises police reform and violence against women.
Polling suggests Khan is comfortably on course for a third term, though low satisfaction levels and turnout in outer London could affect the result. Khan has defended his record on crime and affordable homes, highlighting comparisons with other UK regions and the impact of Tory austerity. Hall has focused on safety and ending the 'war on the motorist', with a commitment to £200m extra for police, though funding sources remain vague.
The campaign has seen limited direct encounters between the frontrunners, with only three televised debates and one public hustings attended by both. Khan's campaign has been tightly controlled, featuring visits with senior Labour figures, while Hall has criticised his record on Ulez and crime. The election takes place on Thursday.
