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Sketch: Mayoral X Factor Slug-fest

Ken described the election so far as an ‘X Factor Slug-fest’. What would happen if it were the X Factor…?

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Election Campaign Claims: 1,000 Extra Police

Boris says he’s added 1,000 police, Ken says 1,000 police have been cut. Who’s right?

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Mayoral Election Issue #7: Health

Health: where do Ken and Boris draw their battle lines plus how we could improve health services in London.

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Boris Johnson Launches Transport Manifesto

The mayor launches his vision of transport in the capital.

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The Friday Photos: Public Art, Parades And Parties

As part of our pre-election look at the mayor’s influence on London culture, a set of images focusing on outdoor art and events.

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Ken Livingstone In Jewish Vote Gaffe

Ken on the naughty step – again.

ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Olympic Park, by richwat2011

Boris and Ken: Culture Vultures?

What are the two frontrunners’ attitudes to arts and culture?

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@MayorOfLondon Twitter Account Changed To @BorisJohnson For Election

Row brewing over appropriateness of switching name and purpose during campaign.

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News And Pictures From St Patrick’s Day 2012

It wasn’t all about the drinking…

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Mayoral Issue #6: Culture

Funding cuts are playing havoc with arts and cultural institutions but what can the mayor do about it?

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Mayoral Election: Candidates Clash At Business Hustings

Second question time otherwise ‘uneventful’.