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Labour supporters are attempting to block Boris Johnson's bid to be selected as the Tory candidate to challenge London mayor Ken Livingstone.
Two websites are trying to hijack the Tories' open primaries which give all Londoners - not just Tory voters - a say in choosing their candidate.
Labour e-mail
Any London voter can take part in the Tory primaries - which are intended to boost interest in the contest - but they have to call a £1.50 premium rate phone line in order to register.
Labour supporters believe they can block Mr Johnson's selection - and ensure Mr Livingstone wins a third term in next May's poll - by voting for his less well-known opponents.
London Labour Party members are understood to have received e-mails urging them to register.
WTF is this all about and how does this help democracy?
Labour supporters are attempting to block Boris Johnson's bid to be selected as the Tory candidate to challenge London mayor Ken Livingstone.
Two websites are trying to hijack the Tories' open primaries which give all Londoners - not just Tory voters - a say in choosing their candidate.
Labour e-mail
Any London voter can take part in the Tory primaries - which are intended to boost interest in the contest - but they have to call a £1.50 premium rate phone line in order to register.
Labour supporters believe they can block Mr Johnson's selection - and ensure Mr Livingstone wins a third term in next May's poll - by voting for his less well-known opponents.
London Labour Party members are understood to have received e-mails urging them to register.
WTF is this all about and how does this help democracy?
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