For Muslims in London it's make or break time.

There are hundreds of thousands of Muslims in London. Come Thursday 1st of May 2008, what will YOU be doing?

Just another day at work, university or college, sitting around with a plate of samosas in your front room talking about what a mess the Muslim world is in?

Guess what I’ll be doing that day?

...visiting my local polling station and putting my vote in for the next Mayor of London.

London Mayoral Election, May 1st 2008

You may not be aware that this is the day that YOU get to choose who becomes the next Mayor of London.

Some people will approach this with the same apathy with which they approach the plight of the Ummah. The attitude of WHY should I bother voting, its not going to make any difference.

Well let me tell you why…

For starters, the Mayor's role as the executive of the strategic authority for London is 'to promote economic development and wealth creation, social development, and the improvement of the environment'. The Mayor of London directly impacts on YOUR life.

This is the opportunity for Muslims living in London to have a real say on issues that are key to them, and to have an influence on policies that will affect their daily lives.

May 1st is your make or break chance to decide who holds one of the most powerful positions in politics. Most importantly the contrast between the men competing for this job could hardly be greater.

Over the coming weeks, we here at MPACUK will be keeping you up-to-date on the battle for the stewardship of London.

Can I Vote?

To vote you must:

• Live in London.
• Be a British, Commonwealth or EU citizen.
• Be at least 18 years of age on election day.

How Do I Vote?

• In Person at a polling station.
• By Post.

How Do I Register To Vote?

Make sure nothing stops you if you would like to make your mark on the way London is run.

If you are not on the electoral register you cannot vote.

Only registered voters can vote in the elections on 1 May 2008.

To register, you need to fill in a simple form, giving your name, nationality and address.

Once you've filled in this form, send it to your local borough's elections office.

To vote in the London elections you must be registered by 16 April 2008.

Paying council tax will not automatically include you on the electoral register.

Download a registration form here or contact your local borough's elections office .