Well probably not, the London mayoral election that is, I'd characterise the contest, as being a race between a couple of eccentric characters almost as relevant as the front and back of a pantomime horse.
Either of these gents seem interchangeable, both appear to be misfits both seem evenly matched in as far as being able to irritate, one breeds newts and the other never combs his hair.
Apart from, for me clear distinctions of background, pretty much cliched, in that Boris is clearly a Tory toff and sounds pompous like it and Ken is clearly from humbler working class stock, exuding left wing moral authority type smugness in his voice, neither seem to have much to recommend themselves in the politics department however I'd say that Boris wins, as he appears to have a more upbeat and entertaining personality.
And maybe London has got what it needs, a mayor that is a bit more enlivening than Ken Livingstone, of course both are serious politicians, even if sometimes they look like clowns.
What have Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Wakefield, Coventry, Leeds and Bradford got in common?
ReplyDeleteThey all decided that an elected mayor was not for them. The public must have taken note of how Boris and Ken performed in the role.
The government would have liked them to have mayors but did not lay down what powers they would have. The powers where meant to evolve with time. I dont understand how you can vote for something without the rules being laid down, but thats localism under this coalition.
Lucky old rich them, being able to afford £10,000 cash to stand unlike award winning but poor film director Bill Maloney, its a disgrace that only the rich can stand.
ReplyDeleteI have a hard hat on much of the day, what's boris's excuse
ReplyDeleteTony, take the hat off when you get home. Unless of course you are afraid of the rolling pin.
ReplyDeleteBoris a future leader of the Tories!!I wouldn't let him lead my dog, I will be rushing out monday to put a £20 bet on at 4-1 seems very generous odds to me.
ReplyDeleteCan't help wondering how much of this in influenced by Brian Paddick being smashed into fourth place by a greenie
ReplyDeletePeter wouldn't know what to do with a hard hat
ReplyDeleteHaven't laughed so much in years. Peter, calling other people big girls' blouses.
ReplyDeleteThe Aldermen will decide who gets it , must be one of the liverymen of course. The "Crown" 1 sq mile of the City of London which is an independent state wont allow just any old tom dick or harry .
ReplyDeleteFor those that are interested in finding out exactly whats been going on and why we will only ever get the public puppets show and be are being robbed blind , watch all 4 parts of this .
ReplyDeleteFrank O'Collins-Western Roman Law Pt 4/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=ywwKMv-xmd8