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Too many expect a return to the accessible city of the 1970s with no compromise of today’s pomp
In-tray includes housing, transport and relationship with chancellor
The elections reveal a patchwork of cultural and regional divisions, writes Philip Stephens
First Muslim mayor of capital hails voters for choosing ‘hope over fear’
Muslim taking capital’s top job grabs global attention
Conservatives squabble over divisive tactics
Strategy in mayoral race made virtue of multiple identities
Continuity is the leading impulse for voters yet diffusion of power brings more texture and variety
Voter list error in Conservative stronghold could hand advantage to Labour
Strategy in London mayoral race devised by ally of Lynton Crosby has unnerved rightwing Tories
Heated clash in Commons over London mayoral race
The London mayoral candidate’s pitch has been bleak and lethargic, writes Sebastian Payne
Labour nominee seeks a forthright approach in the lead-up to Thursday’s vote, writes Sebastian Payne
As mayor departs, he leaves a London big on building and investment but lacking affordable housing
Labour mindful of general election forecasts that turned out to be wrong
Approvals drop 64% as developers hold back
Muslim groups accuse Goldsmith campaign
Khan’s campaign is lightweight but Goldsmith’s has darker flaws
An ugly row has broken out between the frontrunners as the May 5 election approaches
Prime minister accused of promoting Islamophobia
Goldsmith tries to gain ground by raising security concerns
Tory mayoral candidate faces Islamophobia claim in lacklustre campaign
Zac Goldsmith wants to speed up housebuilding and Sadiq Khan wants to improve affordability
A focus on the ring of more affluent areas, known as the ‘blue doughnut’, may be outdated
Concern mounts that other global capitals offer a more pollution-free future
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