Politics

Odds favour Khan for London mayor win — but bettors put ex-Wall Street broker Rose next

Sadiq Khan is out in front, but controversial candidate Brian Rose is popular with bettors

Mayor Sadiq Khan’s chances of securing an outright win in the 6 May election is at more than 98%
Mayor Sadiq Khan’s chances of securing an outright win in the 6 May election is at more than 98% Photo: Getty Images

The likelihood of Sadiq Khan clinching the title of mayor of London for another term is all but certain, according to online traders, though unlikely candidates are battling for second place.

Khan’s chances of securing an outright win in the 6 May election is at more than 98%, odds on trading platform Smarkets showed a day before the vote.

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