Londoners go to the polls in mayoral election

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Image caption, Polls are open between 07:00 and 22:00 BST, with results expected on Saturday afternoon

Londoners can vote for their next mayor after polls opened on Thursday.

Thirteen candidates are standing for the office of mayor of London for the next four years.

Voters will also be able to elect a local London Assembly member and a capital-wide one.

Polls are open between 07:00 and 22:00 BST, with results expected on Saturday afternoon.

Live: Polling stations open for local elections
Polling stations open for local elections

All voters are now required to bring photo ID with them to the polling booth.

The London mayoral election is just one of many elections taking place across England and Wales today.

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