Livingstone Lead Slips but He's Still On Course for Second Term ; London Votes 10 June: Standard Poll Shows Mayor's Popularity has Dropped Since He Rejoined Labour

Evening Standard - London › May 10, 2004

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KEN LIVINGSTONE is on course to win a second term as Mayor - but his leading margin has fallen dramatically since he rejoined the Labour Party.

In a significant change in fortunes, Mr Livingstone has slipped from a runaway 18-point lead in December to a mere nine-point advantage today. The exclusive YouGov poll for the Evening Standard puts him on 40 per cent, his lowest showing, while Tory Steve Norris is in second place at 31 per cent.

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Livingstone Lead Slips but He's Still On Course for Second Term ; London Votes 10 June: Standard Poll Shows Mayor's Popularity has Dropped Since He Rejoined Labour

Simon Hughes, the Liberal Democrat candidate, comes third with 17 per cent - a figure which will dismay his support...

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