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Johnson is London mayor

Other News Materials 3 May 2008 11:27 (UTC +04:00)

Boris Johnson has won the race to become the next mayor of London - ending Ken Livingstone's eight-year reign at City Hall, reported BBC.

The Conservative candidate won with 1,168,738 first and second preference votes, compared with Mr Livingstone's 1,028,966 on a record turnout of 45%.

He paid tribute to Mr Livingstone and appeared to offer him a possible role in his new administration.

Lib Dem Brian Paddick came third and the Greens' Sian Berry came fourth.Mr Johnson is expected to stand down as MP for Henley, triggering a by-election.

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