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London mayoral election: Lib Dems' Rob Blackie takes aim at Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall as he launches campaign

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The Liberal DemocratsLondon mayoral candidate launched his campaign on Tuesday morning, arguing that Sadiq Khan does “not deserve” a third term due to his record on crime.

The party’s City Hall contender Rob Blackie also dismissed the chances of Tory candidate Susan Hall, claiming that the Conservatives have “given up on London” by selecting her.

At his campaign launch in Brixton, Mr Blackie told an audience of journalists and party members: “My top priority is crime and policing.

“Sadiq Khan’s is the main reason I am standing against him.

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