Zoe Garbett has experienced a significant improvement in her betting odds for the London Mayoral Election, with her odds dropping from 50/1 to 25/1 this week.
This shift is attributed to the growing interest in the Green Party of England and Wales, which has gained traction following its recent victory in the Gorton & Denton by-election.
Currently, about 71% of bets place Garbett as the Green candidate. She is now considered a stronger contender against Laila Cunningham, who has odds of 9/4. Meanwhile, the incumbent mayor, Sadiq Khan, remains the bookmakers’ favourite for re-election at 6/4.
These changing odds reflect the rising interest in smaller political parties amid recent electoral surprises and a general volatility among voters across the UK. Although betting markets do not reliably predict election results, they often reflect the momentum and sentiment among active bettors.
London Mayoral Election – Winner betting odds
| Candidate | Odds | Implied probability |
| Sadiq Khan | 6/4 | 40% |
| Laila Cunningham | 9/4 | 31% |
| James Cleverly | 16/1 | 6% |
| Dawn Butler | 20/1 | 5% |
| Boris Johnson | 20/1 | 5% |
| Zoe Garbett | 25/1 | 4% |
| Wes Streeting | 25/1 | 4% |
| Penny Mordaunt | 25/1 | 4% |
London Mayoral Election – Winner betting split (this week)
| Candidate | Percentage of bets placed |
| Zoe Garbett | 71% |
| Laila Cunningham | 18% |
| Sadiq Khan | 6% |
| Penny Mordaunt | 4% |
Oddschecker spokesman Chris Rogers stated, “Punters have rallied behind Zoe Garbett in the ‘London Mayoral Election’ betting market this week.
The Green representative is 25/1, cut from 50/1 to succeed Sadiq Khan come the 2028 election. The Hackney Borough Council leader was backed by 71% of bets placed this week, putting her well ahead of Reform candidate Laila Cunningham (18%) and current favourite, Sadiq Khan (6%). Khan is 6/4 to win another term as London Mayor.”
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