Marcus Morgan and Paul Mitchell report on how Boris Johnson’s mayoralty is already showing signs of decay, as high-ranking members of his administration have resigned over accusations of financial and sexual misconduct and barely-veiled racism.

Part 2 of an essay on the significance of Boris Johnson’s election as Mayor of London. Here Jeremy Gilbert develops his analysis of the rise of an anti-political attitude, sponsored by political and media elites, and links it to Johnson’s success. He goes on to draw lessons for the future of the left.

Jeremy Gilbert asks why, given Ken Livingstone’s political shrewdness and general effectiveness as Mayor, he was so easily displaced by the politically inexperienced Johnson.

The Left List provides an analysis of the recent elections for London Mayor.

For working people, New Labour is a hostile entity that must be replaced by a genuine party of socialism, write Chris Marsden and Julie Hyland.

Oscar Reyes examines the best course of action for London voters on 1 May

Ken Livingstone is by far the best-qualified candidate to run London, and even more so from an environmental perspective argues Mark Lynas.

The mayor’s record on gay issues is not as good as he claims, says Peter Tatchell. His rivals also need to set out where they stand.

This is the conclusion of a two-part series by Julie Hyland, analysing the political issues in London’s May 1 elections for Mayor and the London Assembly. The “>first part was posted March 14.

This is the first of a two-part series by Julie Hylandanalysing the political issues in London’s May 1 elections for Mayor and the London Assembly. The second part will appear on March 15.

The City of London has become a tax haven for the super-rich, overseen by Gordon Brown with, alarmingly, no complaints from Mayor Ken Livingstone. Patrick Ward looks at the history and humbug that props up the square mile and leaves neighbouring boroughs cash-starved

The current onslaught on Ken Livingstone is driven by a neocon agenda, but the fallout could have a far wider social impact, warns Seamus Milne.