Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Greater London Authority elections

Withdrawing (London-wide party list)

You (or someone authorised in writing by you) may withdraw the whole party list, by signing and submitting a withdrawal notice.1 There are no restrictions on who may submit the notice, but it must be delivered by hand.  

A candidate on the party list may also withdraw from the election.2 They can do this by submitting a withdrawal notice, which must be witnessed by one other person. Their witness must also sign the notice.

You can obtain a notice of withdrawal from the Greater London Returning Officer.

If the full party list is withdrawn, the deposit will be returned.3

If a candidate on the list wishes to withdraw and they are outside the UK, the election agent can sign the withdrawal notice on their behalf.4 The withdrawal must be accompanied by a written declaration stating that they are absent from the UK and a written statement signed by them confirming that they have authorised the person giving the notice to withdraw their nomination.

The withdrawal notice must be submitted by the deadline for withdrawals (i.e. by 4pm on 24 working days before the poll).  

After the withdrawal deadline it is not possible to withdraw from the election.

Last updated: 1 February 2024