Virendra Sharma MP Backs Ken Livingstone for 2012 London Mayor's Election

The election of a London mayor in 2012 will test the strength of Conservative support nearly two years into David Cameron's administration. London needs to return to a policy of investing in our public services, leading the capital and speaking for London as a whole, not the cuts and incoherence of the present administration under Boris Johnson. Labour will shortly choose a candidate for mayor. We need a candidate who can give leadership in a time of crisis, has demonstrated their commitment to innovation and cutting-edge policies, who understands London's political landscape and who always puts London first.

To maintain our safer neighbourhood police teams, protect the fare payer, and ensure a powerful voice for London in future we will be supporting Ken Livingstone as the best-placed candidate to secure a progressive future for London.

Claude Moraes MEP Labour, London

Virendra Sharma MP Lab, Ealing Southall

Andy Slaughter MP Lab, Hammersmith

Val Shawcross London assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark

Cllr Liam Smith Leader, Barking and Dagenham council

Cat Smith Vice-chair, London Young Labour

Nicky Gavron London assembly member

Cllr Julian Bell Leader, Ealing council

Lord Toby Harris

Cllr Dame Sally Powell Hammersmith council