The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008.
Sian Perry
Perry is from the Green Party and one of three female candidates running for mayor. She is focused on affordable housing, support for small businesses and community-led initiatives.
David Furness
Standing against the extremists who are hell-bent on "destroying" British life is the representative from British National Party (BNP). Furness is against uncontrolled immigration and wants to tackle overpopulation.
I love that @GoldingBF & David Furness @bnp think that as London Mayor they can impact immigration & EU membership pic.twitter.com/xyI5V4FhPD
— Josh (@Jatkins__) May 3, 2016
His manifesto states: "With Islamic extremists threatening the lives of Londoners, our campaign to stop the Islamification of London has huge support. I've been asked about 'Islamophobia' and explained that a 'phobia' is an irrational fear. Rational people are genuinely fearful of the hostility, violence and intolerance of Islamic extremists who have no intention of integrating, and are hell-bent on destroying our British way of life."
George Galloway
Not just the candidate for the "dripping in gold," Galloway, unlike BNP's Furness is the "experienced" mayor London needs as he promises to build it for everyone. He has strong views on Britain leaving the EU, Scotland staying in Britain, women's rights, war and peace.
I'm a son of the working class. Irish mother, Scottish father,in London 35 years. I'm for the workers. All of them. pic.twitter.com/SpXlsbwR6z
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) May 3, 2016
Paul Golding
After the murder of Lee Rigby, Golding from the nationalist far-right Britain First party started a campaign against extremists in London. Confronting preachers and terrorists, including Anjem Choudary, a terrorist who planned to behead a British soldier, Golding's campaign forced authorities to clamp down on extremism.
Zac Goldsmith
The candidate standing up for greater London. Zac Goldsmith, is running for the Conservative party and believes that a strong economy and relationship with the government can make London better.
Next stop on my trip to meet traders and customers at Erith Market — before trying my hand at Omar's hot dog stall! pic.twitter.com/6px0J1sBmf
— Zac Goldsmith (@ZacGoldsmith) May 4, 2016
He claims to be the only candidate who can work with the government to secure funds and powers needed to better the capital.
Lee Harris
The anti-apartheid candidate, who came to the UK after leaving South Africa in 1956. Lee Harris became a cannabis campaigner after seeing the effects of "harsh and moralistic" drug laws, which he himself supported.
We want to reach out to every Londoner. To do so, we’re going to need your help. https://t.co/7UAfH1xc48 pic.twitter.com/53V9bUaSLV
— Lee Harris (@lee4mayor) May 3, 2016
Harris is a member of the Cannabis is Safer Than Alcohol Party, and his background as an actor and playwright means in his time he has enjoyed the cultural diverseness that the capital has to offer.
Sadiq Khan
The council boy who will fix the housing crisis, Mr Khan is running as the Labour candidate. According to Khan, "London gave me the chance to go from the council estate where I grew up to helping run a business and serving as Transport Minister. I'm running for Mayor to give all Londoners the same opportunities that our city gave me. I'll be my own man. I have the right values, experience and vision to tackle the Tory housing crisis and be a Mayor for all Londoners."
Ankit Love
The Love Party candidate standing for one love is not afraid to stand up for solidarity. A singer and music director, he hopes of becoming the next Mayor of London and stand up for revolutionaries.
1 MILLION VIEWS! Watch our #viralvideo! #VOTELOVE #AnkitLove #LondonMayor2016 #AirPollution #Elections2016 #cannabis https://t.co/oP2iad9WvQ
— One Love Party (@OneLovePartyUK) May 3, 2016
Caroline Pidgeon
As Liberal Democrat Mayor for London, #CarolineCan wants to build 200,000 new homes, and crack down on rogue landlords, ban unfair letting agent fees and give tenants more rights when their landlords sell up.
Tomorrow's the day! Here are @CarolinePidgeon & @LondonLibDems top priorities for #London >> pic.twitter.com/JD7GRUxDVS
— Sutton Lib Dems (@suttonlibdems) May 4, 2016
Sophie Walker
The Women's Equality Party candidate who wants to go bold for London, says: "I will make London work better for everyone by giving women the same opportunities as men so this city can flourish. London's four million women are living with the UK's biggest pay gap, the most expensive childcare and the highest rates of sexual violence. As Mayor, I will take action to make London the first city in the world where men and women are equal. I am the only candidate who will create more affordable housing, increased job opportunities and an improved transport system — in ways that make the city work better for everyone."
Lovely afternoon delivering leaflets to Finchley folk in sun, rain, wind, cloud.. The weather spells CHANGE! #WECan pic.twitter.com/kSw7N59deA
— SophieWalker (@SophieRunning) March 28, 2016
Peter Whittle
The "working hard for London candidate" standing for the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Whittle wants to tackle immigration and like all our mayor hopefuls help with the housing crisis.
Go out tomorrow and vote @UKIP in London. We are the only party to talk sense on the big issues facing Londonhttps://t.co/Bwh5B6sgGe
— Peter Whittle (@prwhittle) May 4, 2016
Prince Zylinski
The Independent candidate believes Immigration is the best thing to happen to Britain. According to Zylinski, immigration is not just a good thing, "it's the best, best, best thing to happen to this country in the last 50 years. Polish people alone contribute £5 billion or £6 billion taxes."
Prince Zylinski raises the sword he challenged @Nigel_Farage farage to a duel with. pic.twitter.com/5rUlERtuKQ
— Robert Padron (@bobpadron) 27 April 2016
