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- ↑ "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian . 9 May 1998. p. 16.
- ↑ White, Michael; Hetherington, Peter (8 May 1998). "Yes to London mayor Tory gains light as Labour stumbles on voter apathy". The Guardian . p. 1.
