To the amazement of all within Parliament David Cameron the leader of HM Opposition with hours left before the important elections in London, the issue that merited his focus was the proposed 42 day detention bill.

The issue which is a "non-issue" on the stump was elevated to the main focus of the Cameron offensive, when crime the economy are the issues that will decide tomorrows result and who will be the new government in a years time.

Meanwhile the Boris Johnson team is ahead in the polls, the bookies have slashed the odds for a clear win on first choice votes from 12-1 to 9-1. Boris is still favourite 4/9 to win the election from both first and second votes.

The teams of the main candidates for the mayor of London are all sending out final emails, press releases and canvassing areas of London that may prove decisive in their respective campaigns.

BackBoris the team behind Boris Johnson said:

"“Over the last nine months I have traveled all over London, touring markets, mosques, synagogues, suburbs, hospitals and high streets. I have spoken to thousands of Londoners from all corners of this glorious city, and my recurring observation has been that however different people are, their feelings about London are remarkably similar.

“We love living here and are proud of London’s dynamism and diversity. But we also feel that things could be better. We’re concerned about rising crime and want to feel safer walking the streets. We understand that living in London comes at a price, but don’t want to pay so heavily. We love our open, green spaces but worry these are degenerating. We’re sick and tired of seeing headlines that shout about sleaze and waste in London’s government.

“Now, instead of simply hoping that things will change, tomorrow every Londoner has the opportunity to bring about a change for the better. I offer energy, determination and fresh ideas to improve life in London.

Brian Paddick in an article in the Evening Standard has said:

"Londoners face a real dilemma on Thursday. Ken Livingstone has proved he is not fit to be our Mayor any longer, Boris Johnson has never done anything to prove that he is fit to be Mayor, and Brian Paddick does not stand a chance - or does he? You see, these polls we have been seeing involve little more than a click of the computer mouse or answering a telephone call. When it comes to going to a polling station and facing the reality of a ballot paper with “Mayor of London” at the top, it is going to be a different story."

Ken Livingstone on his website today has said:

"The series of attacks on the Freedom Pass by Boris Johnson supporters, such as the claim that it is a 'stealth tax' and the savage attack on the 24-hour Freedom PassFreedom Pass policy released by Boris Johnson's campaign on Monday, demonstrate what would be in store if Boris Johnson became Mayor. My commitment to extend the so that older and disabled Londoners can use it before 9am was my first manifesto commitment of the campaign and I will ensure it is delivered this year.

Ken has been criss-crossing London throughout the week, in outer London boroughs as well as inner and central London, reflecting the fact that only Ken of the two main candidates can unite London. Polls show Ken as the only candidate enjoying high support across every social group in London, whereas Boris Johnson divides London."

The most important factor is voter turnout, which will be affected by the weather in London, predicted to be wet all day. The issue of voter fraud on the minds of many following the report by the Rowntree Trust, will also play a role on the final outcome. Thelondondailynews.com still believes that Ken has not done enough to mobilise his support, and Boris has enough "mo" to win Thursday.