Now that the results are in, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this election.

While we didn’t quite get over the line, I’m incredibly proud of my team. Despite a global pandemic, they ran an amazing campaign and together we shattered expectations.

But although the pandemic brought new challenges, there was another challenge that felt familiar.

I’ve been written off a lot in my life. So it was no surprise when the pundits said I come never even come close to winning.

Today’s result shows that while some wrote me off, Londoners didn’t.

My campaign gave a voice to people worried about their safety, about house prices, about an ever-rising cost of living.

Together we shone a spotlight on issues that @SadiqKhan ignored.

I believe London is the greatest city on earth.

But greatness is not guaranteed. It can be enhanced or undone by our elected politicians.

So while I congratulate @SadiqKhan on his victory, I also say this…

. @SadiqKhan, you stood for a second term not because the role of mayor is weak — but because it’s an opportunity to deliver for the city we love.

You stood to take on challenges yourself, not to pass the buck to the government. So I hope you live up to your responsibilities.

In the meantime, I look forward to serving as a Member of the London Assembly.

And I thank Londoners once again for giving me the chance to stand for mayor of our great city. It was the opportunity of a lifetime — and I loved every single moment.