1998 Greater London Authority referendum

The Greater London Authority referendum of 1998 was a referendum held in Greater London on 7 May 1998, asking whether there was support for the creation of a Greater London Authority, composed of a directly elected Mayor of London and a London Assembly to scrutinise the Mayor's actions. Voter turnout was low, at just 34.1%.[1] The referendum was held under the provisions of the Greater London Authority (Referendum) Act 1998.

7 May 1998 (1998-05-07)

Are you in favour of the Government's proposals for a Greater London Authority, made up of an elected mayor and a separately elected assembly?

Results

Results by borough

Northern Ireland border poll		1973
UK EC membership referendum		1975
Scottish devolution referendum		1979
Welsh devolution referendum		1979
Scottish devolution referendum		1997
Welsh devolution referendum		1997
Greater London Authority referendum		1998
NI Good Friday Agreement referendum		1998
NE England devolution referendum		2004
Welsh devolution referendum		2011
UK Alternative Vote referendum		2011
Scottish independence referendum		2014
UK EU membership referendum		2016

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