The London mayoral election campaign is intensifying as candidates from the Conservative and Labour parties engage in a series of public and online activities to win over voters ahead of the May 2nd election. Susan Hall, the Conservative candidate, criticized current Mayor Sadiq Khan on her first campaign day, emphasizing her plan to 'tear out havoc-causing cycle lanes' and end the 'war on motorists'. Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan, seeking re-election with the Labour Party, has been actively campaigning across London, outlining a clear choice between his policies for a 'fairer, safer, greener city' and what he describes as the chaos and division offered by the Conservatives. Both campaigns have faced scrutiny; the Conservative Party was criticized for using footage of a New York subway station in an attack ad against Khan, while Labour highlights its achievements under Khan's leadership, such as free school meals, frozen TfL fares, and cleaner air, and launched a new poster campaign. The election also marks the UK's first major vote requiring a valid voter ID, adding another layer of complexity to the electoral process.
Ian Dunt(The i) on the Tories London attack ad. "It's one of the maddest pieces of political communication I've ever seen in my life... it casts London as some kind of 80s RoboCop hellscape... it's as if they(Tories) hate London..." #KayBurley https://t.co/uUFf8X17dm
EXCLUSIVE: Conservatives once again use video from the USA in another campaign video about Britain. Although the voice-over says "Birmingham, 2024" the stock video at the 2-second mark was filmed in New York and is at least three years old. Source: https://t.co/mC8kedQslZ https://t.co/5ElsQcxtPd
NEW: Conservatives in London scathing about *that* attack ad Andrew Boff: We have "a hugely positive message, independent of what I can only assume was an inexperienced intern at CCHQ” Candidate: “More aimed at Stevenage than Streatham" w/@danbloom1 https://t.co/5SJQRS3zaa
Great to hear from so many businesses in Newcastle with our brilliant @UKLabour Mayoral candidate @KiMcGuinness. From trains and energy infrastructure to supporting our great universities and spin outs, there was a shared ambition to get Britain building again. https://t.co/aXCGf6JQgJ
Really positive @WoodberryDnLab campaign session this evening (despite the rain!) for @SadiqKhan and @Semakaleng - a vote for them on 2 May is a vote for: 🌹TfL fare freeze 🌹free school meals 🌹cleaner air 🌹police reform @HackneyLabour @SarahWoodberryD https://t.co/xF3d2LJ8oy
It all started with an asthma attack. Now @SadiqKhan finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy. With an election in May, Khan is at the mercy of powerful forces that he can’t control. Head over to https://t.co/ZxqAU0VzUF to read our latest Big Interview. https://t.co/NEXa4a0mLV
The #LabourDoorstep crew were out in #Hanwell tonight ☔ Brollies Out ✖️ Get the Tories Out And great speaking to Margaret, who like many, care about the environment ♻️🌍... That's why she's backing @SadiqKhan & backing me on 2 May. 🗳️ Use all your votes for Labour on 2 May 🌹 https://t.co/FzEePus3sI
Look Who's Misinforming Now! UK Govt Deletes Hit-Piece Video on London Mayor As the UK attempts to blame Russia and other nations for misinformation and deep fakes, the Conservative government released a video claiming to show that London had become the 'crime capital of the… https://t.co/d1xngjJ7DV https://t.co/3lroFvkH22
Cracking @WFLabourParty #Canvas #LabourDoorStep for @SadiqKhan @Semakaleng @LondonLabour this afternoon in #Leytonstone. Increasing anger at the #Tories record of failures, lies & lack of investment in public services. #VoteLabour🌹May 2nd. @GracieMaeW @JohnCryerMP @LabourCllrs https://t.co/wxOpU1Llsn
There’s still time to apply for a postal vote for the elections in May. Elections for the City Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will take place on Thu 2 May. https://t.co/bzYvoaF2zZ
An ad for the British Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall about crime in London showed terrified commuters running. But the footage used was from Penn Station in New York of people responding to false reports of gunfire in 2017. https://t.co/NUW3b0r7t7
We were out at the weekend with @KMcKLabour meeting residents in #Crayford who want change and are voting @SadiqKhan @UKLabour at the next elections. @ZayZee00 @danfrancis02 https://t.co/ju32oLXfXE
London Mayor @SadiqKhan's bid for reelection will be the UK's first major vote in a strange new political world–and possibly a warning sign of how dangerous the global merging of populism, extremism, and technology has become. 📷 Tom Cockram / 📷 https://t.co/EmQTXAQWf4 https://t.co/SopiZ4KGq4
Fact-check: All the claims from the controversial Tory ad attack against Sadiq Khan https://t.co/WMPLXuKlud
Conservative London mayoral advert shows New York instead of London https://t.co/mHR5fh7Bp7
I love our city. London is such an amazing place. It makes me angry that the governing party - the Tories - are talking down our capital. It’s unpatriotic. How can they aspire to lead a city they don’t even seem to like? https://t.co/ubBwPL2DwE
🗳️ Voters in Liverpool go to the polls on Thursday 2nd May to re-elect @MetroMayorSteve & @emilyspurrell ✍️ Register by Tuesday 16 April 2024, at https://t.co/wWWHJyGVyS. 📷 people voting at a polling station will need to show photo ID 📰 Read more: https://t.co/m4BtG39fLG
Sadiq Khan blasts Tory 'lies' over campaign video showing New York railway station stampede https://t.co/drQPCriyy2
The clip attacking the London Mayor had been posted on X using footage of a stampede in a New York subway station https://t.co/bmHwidBq6h
Tory mayor race ad shows New York instead of London https://t.co/LUiQur2uaf
Today was a pretty cool day, we welcomed the incumbent, @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan to a room full of diverse members of the Jewish community. I am continued to be humbled by my position of leadership within the community. Thank you to all those who joined us today. https://t.co/KtX6fWWUxe
UPDATE: An advert in support of the Conservative's London mayoral candidate that featured scenes from New York instead of the capital has been deleted. https://t.co/fg9CIewu5s
On 2 May, there are local, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in England. Voting at a polling station? Don’t forget to bring photo ID. Don’t have photo ID? Apply for free voter ID ⬇️ https://t.co/UQRWIQf1cH https://t.co/zv6YmiwKHR
📢 London calling – there are Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on 2 May. Make sure you have an accepted photo #VoterID if you want to vote in person, like a passport, a driving licence or a Blue Badge. Get heard! For more info, check https://t.co/KBUSVlqaA6 https://t.co/bxnrusWax0
Early start at @SadiqKhan Jewish community breakfast meeting @JW3London. Great to see a full house, with questions about transport, housing and community safety and cohesion. https://t.co/t0mfIiRk4X
When I worked @UJS_UK Sadiq prioritised meeting students, speaking at an annual conference. During a difficult time between @UKLabour and many Jewish people, he engaged with humility & sincerity. Glad to have him as an ally. London’s diversity is one of its greatest assets. https://t.co/PpDG3dKDVv
🔴The Conservative Party’s Disinformation Machine Sadiq Khan is the latest victim of a sustained campaign of misinformation and outright lies from the Conservative party, reports @AdamBienkov https://t.co/MCOray6Gvh
Enjoyed hearing Sadiq this morning in conversation with Jewish Londoners. He brought a positive message of hope, solidarity and unity. The kind of politics we need in this time of rampant hate. Was lovely seeing all the JFS students queuing up for a picture with him. https://t.co/IlHJOXB95P
The relationship I've built with London's Jewish communities over the past eight years means more to me that I can put into words. Ahead of the 2 May election, good to spend the morning with Jewish Londoners from across our city. Thanks @JW3London for the warm welcome. ❤️🙏🏾 https://t.co/OjMUfUc8tk
The Green Party’s London mayoral contender set out her stall on Tuesday with pledges to bring down Tube and bus fares and to extend free school meals https://t.co/8vIBlc16U4
Great to join Haringey colleagues and our brilliant @UKLabour mayor @SadiqKhan at the @JewishLondon breakfast hustings event. Steadfast support for our community in London. @ZenaBrabazon @annalawton15 and Sheila Peacock https://t.co/UMnmP7kh69
The good news: The Conservatives deleted their video trying to pass off New York as London. The bad news: The new version is no better. https://t.co/pvUmwGba1x
Thrilled to be out in Park Hill yesterday. Labour is campaigning across Croydon and Sutton. Loads of support for Labour and @SadiqKhan. #allvotesforlabour #voteMaddie @MelanieFelt https://t.co/dWbekmUobh
"This war on the motorists must stop" Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall says she would tear out cycle lanes causing "havoc" Read more: https://t.co/FUp8GLNg9Y https://t.co/7IMwMSp0YY
The new UK issue of @WIRED lands on Thursday. Here's our cover story—it's about @SadiqKhan, ULEZ, how conspiracy theories spread, and the rise of deepfake democracy. Great work as always by @PeterGuest https://t.co/VF6RO9PpHF
The stark contrast between the candidates for #Mayor of London: 🌹 @SadiqKhan : An honour to represent the greatest city on earth ♥️ 🔷 Tory: I don't know the difference between London & NYC 🤷🏼♀️ 🌹 @SadiqKhan : Father was a bus driver 🚌 🔷 Tory: What's a bus? 🤷🏼♀️ https://t.co/Tw3bDrf7NU
We don't know when the general election will come, but we do know there will be elections on 2 May for councils, mayors and police and crime commissioners. Don't miss out on the chance to send a message to the Conservatives - register to vote by post now: https://t.co/S4dtpYYKan https://t.co/pnGshZ0bLB
Out this morning with @londonfieldslab talking to parents & carers about @SadiqKhan extending free school meals for all state primary school children in #London https://t.co/dvVcZqc6kb
Sadiq Khan is a recurring character in the bullshit cinematic universe; a figure who unites racists, antivaxxers and lockdown conspiracy theorists. Those fictions have crept into the mainstream, shifting the axis of British politics. (In @WIRED). https://t.co/xJUmiJGTcU
The Conservative Party's former Minister for London clearly unimpressed with the party's new 'fake news' attack ad on Sadiq Khan https://t.co/2o07Xoz8IE
London Mayor @sadiqkhan's bid for reelection will be the UK's first major vote in a strange new political world–and possibly a warning sign of how dangerous the global merging of populism, extremism, and technology has become. 📷 Tom Cockram / 🔗 https://t.co/EmQTXAQWf4 https://t.co/jdulXHLLlV
Delighted to attend the @NewcastleLabour local election campaign kick-off. Wishing all our Labour Councillor candidates, @KiMcGuinness for North East Mayor, and @SusanDungworth for Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, the best in the forthcoming elections. #VoteLabour https://t.co/2q48S7nwyD
Afternoon campaign session in Dollis Hill - lots of good conversations @SadiqKhan @BrentLabour @lizdixon_brent @LondonLabour @GMBLondonRegion https://t.co/eUGkQcJfzo
Great to join @andrewpakes_ to meet business leaders from across Peterborough and the region. There’s a huge appetite to get Britain building again and our economy back on track. Only Labour can turn the page on 14 years of failure under the Tories. https://t.co/a4sZVCjChU
Great reception on the doorstep for @SadiqKhan and @anne_clarke in Camden Town tonight. ☑️Vote new council housing ☑️Vote free school meals for primary pupils ☑️Vote frozen fares on TfL ☑️Vote Sadiq & Anne on 2 May ☑️Vote Labour🌹 https://t.co/jPKK5UgX8H
Out talking to residents with the @enfield_labour @E_NorthLabour team this evening in Ponders End. Good to talk about @SadiqKhan frozen TfL fares freeze, universal free school meals & cleaner air. Remember to use all 3 votes for Labour on 2nd May.🌹 https://t.co/1D0fSU9xkt
Great campaign session taking the @UKLabour message all over Richmond 🌹Vote @SadiqKhan and me on 2 May🌹 https://t.co/xULDgQ8Yto
Great support for @SadiqKhan and @anne_clarke in Camden Town & Primrose Hill tonight. Sadiq’s delivered new council housing, free school meals for primary pupils & support for young people. Imagine what he could do with a Labour govt behind him! Vote Sadiq & Anne on 2nd May!🌹 https://t.co/cxIeAHVCuE
Tories delete 'London crime' video that used footage of New York Metro https://t.co/ohJx60q8ZP
A privilege to be a @UKLabour candidate in May’s London Mayoral elections & join @SadiqKhan today & many great London Assembly List & Constituency candidates including @anne_clarke @JSmallEdwards @James_Beckles @omidmiri93 I squeaked in at number 11 on the list! Thank you https://t.co/ODWqdCb9YS
What a treat to be out in Primrose Hill with so many brilliant @CamdenLabour council colleagues! Solid support for @SadiqKhan and @anne_clarke on the doorstep🌹 https://t.co/gumTPxOHHR
A positive response on #LabourDoorstep in South #Ealing ✅ A clear choice between progressive @SadiqKhan who delivers policies tackling the cost of living crisis head on, ❎ or a Cancel Culture Conservative. 🗳️ Use all your votes for #Labour on 2 May 🌹 https://t.co/LWubDw0rDH
London needs a new Mayor who will act. https://t.co/O02i2aNw9v
'Tear out havoc-causing cycle lanes', says Susan Hall as she vows to end 'war on motorists' - @rachaelburford interview with the Tory mayoral candidate https://t.co/9rZCIsg9Z0
London Tories are a bit of a joke. To them ‘crime in the capital’ includes: - their candidate losing her purse - New York train stations - homes in Peterborough We know they don’t care about our amazing city, but I’m worried they couldn’t even find London on a map. https://t.co/z9ACdQBlT4
Deleted: Tory attack video about crime in London using film of New York and housing in Peterborough which isn't run by Labour but does have a Tory MP. And now a Tory fake "local" family. Where else does it supposedly live? https://t.co/QZljZO46xs
Are you registered to vote too? 16 April is the deadline to register to vote in the elections on 2 May. Register now if you’ve never registered before, have moved house, or changed your name: https://t.co/bWygV28Dzp https://t.co/lOizMFUpjn
One of the best things about the campaign trail is being out & about with our brilliant @LondonLabour candidates. Good to join them today & speak with Londoners about the choice on 2 May: the Tories who don't share London’s values, or our plans for a fairer, safer, greener city. https://t.co/8v4u4jvIry
✅ You’ll need an accepted form of photo ID to be able to vote in person in most UK elections and referendums. This includes the local elections on May 2 and the next general election. Find out what approved photo ID means here: https://t.co/yfQQHhYTo9 (1/2) https://t.co/42mk38JIFQ
🚚 WATCH: Our latest Ad Van campaign clearly spells out the choice facing Londoners on 2 May: ✅ Free school meals, frozen TfL fares and cleaner air - a proud record of delivery from @SadiqKhan. ❌ Or the Tory candidate who threatens our hard-won achievements. https://t.co/pj7HNNcKjq
✅You’ll need an accepted form of photo ID to be able to vote in person in most UK elections and referendums. This includes the local elections on May 2 and the next general election. Find out what approved photo ID means here: https://t.co/yfQQHhYTo9 (1/2) https://t.co/ZIew4Lumpx
A Tory election leaflet has been produced showing a local family on the cover. Except it’s the same ‘local’ family on the cover of campaign literature in seats across the country. That’s because it’s actually a stock photo posed by models. Scoop 👇 https://t.co/pXedFfdjkj
The Conservative and Labour candidates for London mayor have been on the campaign trail - talking Ulez and crime. https://t.co/su1kZWwXqs
Out in Woodside this afternoon for @SadiqKhan & @JoanneMcCartney #VoteLabour https://t.co/IPrZvIIVQS
Well this is embarrassing. Cchq uses footage (scroll to 1m07s, the rest really isn't worth your time) of a NEW YORK SUBWAY station to attack @SadiqKhan. This, days after @RishiSunak was so embarrassed by the Tory candidate he didn't even turn up to her launch. Or invite media. https://t.co/z5E0JiFVMT
📢 Whenever the General Election comes, make sure you don’t lose your voice! The UK Government says you now need ID to vote in person. Check you have the right ID, or request FREE ID by clicking the link below. https://t.co/J8R86h0946 https://t.co/pPFVaTPqSD
Sadiq Khan has said Londoners have a “clear choice” between himself and a Conservative mayor who would “cancel” his policies in the upcoming mayoral election.
Sadiq Khan launched a new poster campaign in central London to spell out the 'clear choice' facing voters in the London mayoral elections on 2 May. https://t.co/VTfzUukPi8
It’s a clear choice on May 2nd between stability and delivery under @SadiqKhan and @LondonLabour vs chaos and division under the Conservatives https://t.co/xUcdm3ykRx
Massive thanks to Hackney and Islington activists for getting together at @hammertontap yesterday for pizza and beer. Between now and 2 May we’ll be hitting the doorsteps and speaking to local residents about why London needs @SadiqKhan re-elected Mayor of London on 2 May 🗳️ https://t.co/VUU2PnlPFR
🌟Great campaigning with Susan Hall in #Bromley this weekend. Strong support from #BromleyTown residents for: 🔹@Councillorsuzie for Mayor of London 🔹@ThomasFTurrell for GLA 🔹@PeterTFortune for Bromley and Biggin Hill https://t.co/Q11yL5irme
Sadiq Khan has been arrogantly ignoring Londoners for eight years now. It's time for a Mayor who listens. Vote for Susan Hall on 2nd May. https://t.co/sPKEPbxRhR
Great to have @SadiqKhan and some of our great AMs and Candidates in Westminster this morning setting out the clear choice facing Londoners on May 2nd. https://t.co/Pa9773WxO5
Good to be at @NewcastleLabour & @NTynesideLab local election campaign launches this weekend, alongside @KiMcGuinness – to be our first @UKLabour North East Mayor & @SusanDungworth to be our Police & Crime Commissioner. These are crucial elections so #VoteLabour https://t.co/JOKRkRpEin
There is only one choice on May 2nd. A Mayor that delivers or one that will reverse all the good work that has been achieved to date. #VoteLabour #VoteSadiqKhan 🌹🌹🌹 https://t.co/nhcL1ducjd
Sadiq Khan launched his campaign last week alongside Keir Starmer, and took lots of questions from journalists. Susan Hall launched her campaign in what looks like a car park in Uxbridge, with Rishi Sunak nowhere to be seen and seemingly no media invited either https://t.co/McxQKTYk3W
We are closing in on the 2nd of May rapidly- please remember that a valid voter ID is required to be able to vote and help @SadiqKhan and @LondonLabour win a third term. 🌹 https://t.co/AOeg755OtN
Susan Hall takes swipe at Sadiq Khan on first day of mayor campaign trail - @RachaelBurford reports https://t.co/dBF6pcm7KF