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In pictures: 25 years of London's mayors in action

Tony Grew
BBC News
PA Media Boris Johnson wearing a white shirt and blue tie, with a rugby ball in hand, barrels into a small child wearing a red rugby top and a red hat. PA Media
Boris Johnson shows Japanese children how to play full-contact rugby

Twenty-five years ago this month, the first mayor of London was elected.

Three men have held the office. Ken Livingstone was elected in 2000 as an independent candidate and then won for Labour in 2004.

He was denied a third term in office in 2008 by Conservative Boris Johnson, who was succeeded after two terms in 2016 by the incumbent, Labour's Sadiq Khan.

The three mayors have at least one thing in common - an eye for a photo opportunity.

To celebrate 25 years of London's mayors, here are some memorable images.

Getty Images A calm looking Ken Livingstone stands as athlete Denise Lewis jumps for joy and minister Tessa Jowell raises her hands in celebration. All three are wearing the same light coloured suits. Getty Images
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6 July 2005, Singapore: Athlete Denise Lewis jumps for joy after London is announced as host of the 2012 Olympics. Mayor Ken Livingstone is more sanguine
15 May 2006: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks to the press with Livingstone during a visit to City Hall

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