The longlist of seven was: Hall, Korski, Mozammel, Scully, Andrew Boff, Natalie Campbell and Christian May.

Tory mayoral candidate shortlist of three: Susan Hall, Daniel Korski and previously unknown Mozammel Hossain KC. Scully may well have decided he missed out on a hospital pass…

UPDATE:  CCHQ confirm

Hustings will take place from 12^th June to 3^rd July, with members able to put their questions to the candidates.

 Members will then vote for their preferred candidate between the 4^th and 18^th July. 

 The successful final candidate will then be announced on 19^th July, with the chosen individual having 10 months to campaign before the election in May 2024.