For Londoners (and journalists and others interested), a one stop website explaining how to vote, how the different voting systems for the London elections work, and how you can make the most of your vote. Plus commentary and analysis on the results and the reaction afterwards. All this coming from the PR election experts at Make Votes Count and the Electoral Reform Society.

Contrary to a General or local election, "every vote counts". When electing the 11 London-wide Assembly Members, every vote in London is important and can affect the overall result. That is because of the proportional voting system used. And for electing the Mayor, Londoners get the chance to express both their 1st and 2nd choices, rather than condense all their thinking down into a single candidate. So you can vote with your heart and with your head. Again, the advantage of the preferential system used for the mayoral election.

The action of voters gives parties seats, not the system. For the London Assembly, the system is straightforward and empowering.

"At last there is the opportunity for individuals and community groups throughout London who want to make a stand against extremism at the ballot box and in their community. We can all organise, campaign and get out the vote in our own areas, and make that difference." Malcolm Clark
Director, Make Votes Count