Sadiq Khan on Tuesday warned his supporters that there was “every chance the Tories could win in London” as the countdown to the mayoral election hit 100 days.

The Labour Mayor and his Conservative rival Susan Hall traded barbs as Mr Khan claimed that changes to the voting system could make it easier for her to secure victory, despite polls suggesting that he is well on course for a record third term.

Ms Hall criticised the Mayor’s record on crime saying: “Londoners deserve so much better.”

It came as Londoners were urged to make sure they were ready to vote, amid concerns that a new requirement for voters to show photo IDs at polling stations on May 2 could effectively disenfranchise many thousands.

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