Johnson Wins

The Conservative candidate won with 1,168,738 first and second preference votes, compared with Mr Livingstone's 1,028,966 on a record turnout.

He paid tribute to Mr Livingstone and appeared to offer him a possible role in his new administration.

Lib Dem Brian Paddick came third and the Greens' Sian Berry came fourth.

Mr Johnson is expected to stand down as MP for Henley, triggering a by-election.

'Exuberant nerve'

He paid tribute to Mr Livingstone as "a very considerable public servant", adding: "You shaped the office of mayor. You gave it national prominence and when London was attacked on 7 July 2005 you spoke for London. read all>>