[internet tough guy]

Btw does anyone here honestly think that had there been another labour candidate, Boris would be re-elected? (assuming boris does win of course)

I don't think so, as much as Ken is disliked, I think most of reason why Boris is re-elected is down to his own personality and campaigning ability. Would Oona King have done better for labour? i doubt it

[Morgsie]

Brent and Harrow have nearly finished counting.

[meenu89]

(Original post by Morgsie)
North East has gone for Ken apparently, first preference votes

'A 12th London constituency - North East - declares its first preference votes in the mayoral election. Ken Livingstone takes 53.5% to Boris Johnson's 28.2%.'

From the BBC website.

[Carecup]

Its typical media trying to keep a story going and exciting when its not.

[Pandabär]

Edit- The Guardian blog says Boris has won.

[meenu89]

(Original post by Pandabär)
I thought Ken couldn't catch up now?

Just waiting for Brent and Harrow, Enfield and Haringey...

Just waiting for Brent and Harrow.

http://www.londonelects.org.uk/im-vo...012?contest=23

[internet tough guy]

(Original post by Pandabär)
I thought Ken couldn't catch up now?

Just waiting for Brent and Harrow, Enfield and Haringey...

the reason being that apparently boris has won a majority in 2nd prefences (not announced officially, kinda leaked out) so obviously if he's ahead on 1st preference then this must mean he's won

[Pandabär]

(Original post by internet tough guy)
the reason being that apparently boris has won a majority in 2nd prefences (not announced officially, kinda leaked out) so obviously if he's ahead on 1st preference then this must mean he's won

Ahhhhh, I see.

[Morgsie]

They have kept saying another 30 mins and 30 mins later no declaration.

Hopefully it is soon

[callum9999]

(Original post by Aspiringlawstudent)
A 6% lead is not by any stretch of the imagination 'close' though.

There is no chance of Ken winning.

The BBC are predicting Boris will win by 3% - I hardly think it's unreasonable to describe that as "close" - I certainly would...

[internet tough guy]

^ Yeah this is taking forever, who remember what it was lie in 2008?

I think they announced the full results at around 6pm.

[Pandabär]

I'm also impressed with the Green Party gains...they seem to have loads of votes- more than the Lib Dems at least.

[Aspiringlawstudent]

(Original post by callum9999)
The BBC are predicting Boris will win by 3% - I hardly think it's unreasonable to describe that as "close" - I certainly would...

I'm not seeing a 3% figure anywhere else at the moment.

That seems overly optimistic for Ken.

I would imagine the 6% figure being touted around as more representative of what will actually transpire - we shall see soon enough.

[Morgsie]

One of the reasons why this is late is because there was a power shortage at Alexandra Palace this morning

[Edenwood]

I wouldn't be surprised if Ken picks up a fair number of 2nd preference votes, especially seeing as Jenny Jones openly endorsed him. It probably won't be enough to win but if Brent and Harlow give Ken as good a result as the North East did he might be in with a chance.

[callum9999]

(Original post by Aspiringlawstudent)
I'm not seeing a 3% figure anywhere else at the moment.

That seems overly optimistic for Ken.

I would imagine the 6% figure being touted around as more representative of what will actually transpire - we shall see soon enough.

Well even if it is 6%, it's still rather close in my book.

[Aspiringlawstudent]

(Original post by callum9999)
Well even if it is 6%, it's still rather close in my book.

At the moment, there's over 100,000 votes in it.

It feels odd to call that close.

[Pandabär]

I wish they'd hurry up- I can envisage counting and checking going on until midnight...

I predict it'll be Boris as London Mayor at the Olympics.

[meenu89]

Just what are they doing? I need some sleep.

[Morgsie]

(Original post by meenu89)
Just what are they doing? I need to some sleep.

There waiting for the Brent and Harrow to come through to City Hall.