London officials: Election won't affect Olympics

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Organizers of the London Olympics say preparations for the 2012 Games will continue "seamlessly" even if there is a change in government after next month's general election in Britain.
London officials assured the International Olympic Committee on Thursday that the games will not be affected by the May 6 vote, which could lead to defeat for Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his Labour Party.
London organizing committee leader Sebastian Coe says the Olympics "have not tumbled from the lips of a single politician in this campaign." He says the games have not become a "political football."
London officials also unveiled their games mascot to the IOC. Details will remain secret until an official launch in London, probably next month