Zac Goldsmith MP is trailing Sadiq Khan MP in the latest poll on who would make the best London mayor.
In a neck-and-neck poll conducted by YouGov, 51% of Londoners thought Tooting MP Mr Khan would make a better mayor than Richmond Park’s Mr Goldsmith.
On subjects ranging from personality to most likely to be good or bad in a crisis, both of the City Hall candidates rank closely in the eyes of the public.
Editor-in-Chief of YouGov, Freddie Sayers, said: “What’s remarkable is just how evenly matched the two men are, right down to the different aspects of their personality.
“Likeable? Its 41%/41%. Good in a crisis? 26%/27%. Up to the job of mayor? 38%/39%.”
The only definitive difference between the two is whether the public considers them to be in touch with ordinary people.
The stark contrast of a son of a bus driver versus a millionaire has led to 41% believing Mr Khan is in touch, whereas only 18% think Mr Goldsmith is.
With only six months to go before the next Mayor of London is elected, the rivalry between the two candidates is only set to intensify.
