London Mayoral Election 2008 Announcement Audio: Boris Johnson is Mayor
Here is the key segment from the announcement from the Count at City Hall in London.
This first segment is the key part of the announcement and Boris Johnson’s Acceptance speech.
This second segment is the speeches of losing candidates Ken Livingstone and Brian Paddick, and an interview with Tessa Jowell, the Minister for London.
The voting numbers:
- Boris Johnson, Conservative. 1,168,738 votes (1st and 2nd pref)
- Ken Livingstone, Labour. 1,028,966 votes (1st and 2nd pref)
- Brian Paddick, Lib Dem. 77,374 votes (1st pref)
- Siân Berry, Green. 77,374 votes (1st pref)
- Richard Barnbrook, British National Party. 69,710 votes (1st pref)
- Alan Craig, Christian Peoples Alliance. 39,249 (1st pref)
- Gerard Batten, UKIP. 22,422 (1st pref)
- Lindsey German, Left List. 16,796 (1st pref)
- Matt O’Connor, English Democrats (withdrawn). 10,695 (1st pref)
- Winston McKenzie, Independent. 5,389 (1st pref)


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