Sadiq Khan’s lead has narrowed in the final set of polls before election day, meaning the London mayor may no longer avoid a second round run-off against his Conservative opponent Shaun Bailey.
In a further blow, Khan’s staff and well-placed Tories both believe that the polls are underestimating the fall in the mayor’s support, as a combination of complacency among voters and anxiety about Covid-19 hurts the Labour incumbent’s chances.
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