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According to a new poll, London's mayoral race has tightened in its final 48 hours, with the gap between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall closing to the smallest since their campaigns started.

With just over a week to go until the mayoral election, the Standard continues its audit of Sadiq Khan by examining his record on the environment

The West Wing remains amongst the worst things to ever happen to British politics. And I should know – I can still recite that speech in Latin.

'Rock bottom' confers a powerful elixir. Recovering alcoholics often point to the day, the hour, the drink that led them to make a change. For others, it is the simple reassurance that no matter how difficult the times, there is something to be said for them no longer getting worse.…

More strikes on horizon & value of capital’s green spaces

Robert Moses wouldn't have put up with this nonsense. The man who did more than practically any other to shape modern-day New York would have taken one look at Hammersmith Bridge and ordered it rebuilt at any price. Though, being Moses, it probably would have involved 16 lanes, the unnecessary…

Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall explains how he believes London's 2024 mayoral election will unfold.

‘Staggering levels of antisocial behaviour’, says station worker

Editor in chief Dylan Jones and travel editor Ross Lydall discuss the Elizabeth line chaos for The Standard podcast.

The Elizabeth line is swiftly becoming the Mesut Özil of public transportation. When it's on, one marvels at the skill, speed and precision delivery. When it isn't, one ends up stuck in a dark, freezing train carriage somewhere outside Old Oak Common with fellow passengers urinating on the seats.

The London Underground's surge in crime explained in this episode of The Standard podcast.