London Mayoral Hopefuls: Immigrant, Singer, Nationalist, Pro-Weed Activist

The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008.

Sian Perry

Perry is from the Green Party and one of three female candidates running for mayor. She is focused on affordable housing, support for small businesses and community-led initiatives.

David Furness

Standing against the extremists who are hell-bent on "destroying" British life is the representative from British National Party (BNP). Furness is against uncontrolled immigration and wants to tackle overpopulation. 

His manifesto states: "With Islamic extremists threatening the lives of Londoners, our campaign to stop the Islamification of London has huge support. I've been asked about 'Islamophobia' and explained that a 'phobia' is an irrational fear. Rational people are genuinely fearful of the hostility, violence and intolerance of Islamic extremists who have no intention of integrating, and are hell-bent on destroying our British way of life."

George Galloway

Not just the candidate for the "dripping in gold," Galloway, unlike BNP's Furness is the "experienced" mayor London needs as he promises to build it for everyone. He has strong views on Britain leaving the EU, Scotland staying in Britain, women's rights, war and peace.

Paul Golding

After the murder of Lee Rigby, Golding from the nationalist far-right Britain First party started a campaign against extremists in London. Confronting preachers and terrorists, including Anjem Choudary, a terrorist who planned to behead a British soldier, Golding's campaign forced authorities to clamp down on extremism.

Zac Goldsmith

The candidate standing up for greater London. Zac Goldsmith, is running for the Conservative party and believes that a strong economy and relationship with the government can make London better.

He claims to be the only candidate who can work with the government to secure funds and powers needed to better the capital.

Lee Harris

The anti-apartheid candidate, who came to the UK after leaving South Africa in 1956. Lee Harris became a cannabis campaigner after seeing the effects of "harsh and moralistic" drug laws, which he himself supported.

Harris is a member of the Cannabis is Safer Than Alcohol Party, and his background as an actor and playwright means in his time he has enjoyed the cultural diverseness that the capital has to offer.

Sadiq Khan

The council boy who will fix the housing crisis, Mr Khan is running as the Labour candidate. According to Khan, "London gave me the chance to go from the council estate where I grew up to helping run a business and serving as Transport Minister. I'm running for Mayor to give all Londoners the same opportunities that our city gave me. I'll be my own man. I have the right values, experience and vision to tackle the Tory housing crisis and be a Mayor for all Londoners."

Ankit Love

The Love Party candidate standing for one love is not afraid to stand up for solidarity. A singer and music director, he hopes of becoming the next Mayor of London and stand up for revolutionaries.

Caroline Pidgeon

As Liberal Democrat Mayor for London, #CarolineCan wants to build 200,000 new homes, and crack down on rogue landlords, ban unfair letting agent fees and give tenants more rights when their landlords sell up.

Sophie Walker

The Women's Equality Party candidate who wants to go bold for London, says: "I will make London work better for everyone by giving women the same opportunities as men so this city can flourish. London's four million women are living with the UK's biggest pay gap, the most expensive childcare and the highest rates of sexual violence. As Mayor, I will take action to make London the first city in the world where men and women are equal. I am the only candidate who will create more affordable housing, increased job opportunities and an improved transport system — in ways that make the city work better for everyone."

Peter Whittle

The "working hard for London candidate" standing for the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Whittle wants to tackle immigration and like all our mayor hopefuls help with the housing crisis.

Prince Zylinski

The Independent candidate believes Immigration is the best thing to happen to Britain. According to Zylinski, immigration is not just a good thing, "it's the best, best, best thing to happen to this country in the last 50 years. Polish people alone contribute £5 billion or £6 billion taxes."