2.4 million voters turn out at the polls

Early indications show turnout in this year’s London elections is 45%. This is equivalent to approximately 2.4 million voters.

The accurate figure will not be known until the whole count is complete later this evening.

This is the first time more than 2 million people have turned out to vote in the London elections.

Turnout in 2004 was 37% (1.9 million voters). This means the number of people voting increased by 20% this year compared to 2004.