Sadiq Khan and Tessa Jowell are in a tight race as nominations close for Labour’s London mayoral candidate

As Labour's London constituency parties' endorsements have rolled in, it looks like Tessa Jowell and Sadiq Khan will have a tough fight to the finish.

By Anoosh Chakelian

(Photo By Sadiq Khan and Tessa Jowell are the top two in the running to be Labour's London mayoral candidate. Photo: Getty)

Nominations for Labour’s London mayoral candidate have closed, and the results reveal a close fight unfolding between Tessa Jowell and Sadiq Khan.

Under the rules, the London Constituency Labour Parties decide who they would like to nominate. Candidates must receive a nomination from at least five CLPs in order to reach the shortlist for mayor. Each CLP is allowed to nominate two candidates. For example, yesterday Hampstead & Kilburn CLP nominated both Tessa Jowell and David Lammy.