Tories take early lead in count for London mayoral election

This early result is not unexpected as votes are being counted fast in Conservative strongholds (Picture: Getty/PA)Tory candidate Shaun Bailey has taken an early lead in the London mayoral election.The Conservative hopeful has clinched 40% of votes verified so far, while incumbent, Labour’s Sadiq Khan, has 35%.These early results – which came two-and-half hours into counting at 11.30am – are not unexpected as votes are being counted quickly in Tory strongholds.A total of 16% of