Who Can Vote for London Mayor
First rule: you must be at least 18 years old on election day. No exceptions, sorry, teenagers. You also have to be a British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen. That last bit means you could be from Jamaica, India, or even Australia—if you’re legally allowed to be here, you can vote.
Here’s the quirky twist: EU citizens used to be able to vote, but Brexit changed that. Now, only EU citizens from Ireland, Cyprus, or Malta can still vote, because those countries have special deals with the UK. Confusing? Yes. Fun fact? Absolutely. It means a Maltese baker in Brixton has more voting power than a French chef in Soho. Maple syrup versus croissant? The croissant loses.