London Mayoral and Assembly Election

The election for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly took place on 1 May 2008.

Jennette Arnold, Labour Party, held her seat for the London North East Constituency:

Result: Jennette Arnold: 73,551 votes, 37.17% of votes cast, a majority of 28,437.

For all London results, go to the London Elects website

Background to the London Elections

The election is your opportunity to make a mark on the capital. The Mayor of London puts together plans and makes decisions on a number of different London-wide issues including transport, policing, fire and safety, housing, the environment, economic development and arts and culture. The London Assembly examines and questions the Mayor’s plans and decisions and also investigates issues that are important to Londoners.

To vote in the London elections you need to:

• Live in London
• Be at least 18 years old on 1 May
• Be a British, Commonwealth or EU citizen
• Be on the electoral register

If you’re not on the electoral register by 16 April you won’t be able to vote. If you live in Hackney and are not sure if you’re on the electoral register then we can help. Contact Electoral Services on 020 8356 3232, or email info@hackney.gov.uk. You can also register online – just click the link on the right.

The election for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly is being run by London Elects, a politically neutral team working directly for the Greater London Returning Officer, Anthony Mayer. For more general information about the election visit their website on the right.

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Page updated: 2 May 2008