It’s six days until voters go to the polls – here’s a quick look at how the elections are shaping up across the country.

Messages of the day

“For those seeking greater accountability from police forces (especially in light of the Hillsborough inquest), for people worried about the safety of their neighbourhood and rising crime, as well as the 200,000 strong police officer and police staff workforce, these elections matter a great deal” – Dave Prentis, on the PCC elections

“Labour will build a minimum of 60,000 affordable homes over the next five years, 45,000 of which will be council or housing association homes. That’s the figure that industry experts and housing charities tell us we should be aiming for and it will begin to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis – Kezia Dugdale’s pledge on housebuilding

Forecasts

Sadiq Khan has 49 per cent support – a fifteen point lead over Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith, according to Survation. When including second preferences, Sadiq Khan comes out with 60 per cent support compared to Goldsmith’s 40. By contrast, UKIP are polling at five per cent, and George Galloway is at two.

London Mayoral voting intention (incl. second prefs.):

Khan (LAB): 60%

Goldsmith (CON): 40%

(via Survation / 21 – 25 Apr) — Britain Elects (@britainelects) April 28, 2016

Quote of the day

‘I’m chirpsing with all 8.6 million Londoners, mate. Every day.’ – Sadiq Khan answers questions, including on his flirting prowess, from Time Out.

Meme watch

Zac Goldsmith struggles to grasp beer drinking in front of cameras, confirming for many he’ll never be a “normal bloke”.

https://twitter.com/timothy_stanley/status/725985755055722496

Opposition Watch

The Scottish Sun has backed the SNP in the run-up to Scottish Parliament elections, with an odd Star Trek inspired cover.