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As the final votes are being counted in three London locations, expectations are that Boris has won it. Here is your result day update.
Bookmakers paying out Bookmaker Paddy Power is reported to be paying out on Boris Johnson winning the mayoral race. It feels the hammering Labour took in the local elections shows they will lose London. High turnout confirmed A London Elects spokeswoman has confirmed reports first announced by thelondondailynews.com - that turnout is considerably up. Turnout is looking like 45%, 20% up on the 2004 elections.
Why no night count?
Speaking on LBC Radio, the spokeswomen also rejected accusations that there was no night count so councils could save money, saying staff "needed rest". She said they were prepared to deal with the higher turnout and were "on course" to announce results.
The announcements
The first result to be declared will be the assembly elections. Returning officers from half the boroughs will announce the results from their constituency. The mayoral result will be the last result called. It's expected around 6 o'clock and will be announced at City Hall.
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