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Sadiq Khan says mayoral election is ‘neck and neck’ as he unveils new green plan

Source: PA Wire

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he does not believe the polls and the mayoral election is “neck and neck” between him and Conservative opponent Susan Hall.

Polls put the incumbent mayor on firm course to secure a historic third term at the elections on May 2.

During a visit to a school in Stoke Newington in north London Mr Khan and shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband announced a 10-point climate action plan for the capital.

Mr Miliband said Ms Hall being elected mayor of London would be a “global embarrassment for

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