I’m very much inclined to believe Conservative Home’s claim that Boris has won London, but my faith has been bolstered by Nick Robinson’s latest blog post. Here’s how he starts and finishes:
“The Tories are beginning to believe that Boris has beaten Ken in London.”
“The key to the result will be who was more motivated to vote – Ken haters or Boris fearers. My guess, the haters may just have it.”

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