On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:21:18 +0100, Paul Corfield
wrote:

On Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:44:43 +0100, Mizter T
wrote:

Interesting - no wriggle room there. What do people think - will he be a
candidate in 2016? He did say he'd only do it for two terms, but I don't
think he ever stated that he was 'absolutely committed' to that course
of action (or words to that effect). Guess it all rather depends on how
the wider political picture plays out - it's hard to imagine he'd ever
become Tory leader, but then four years ago I found it hard to imagine
him becoming Mayor...

He allegedly said recently that he regretted saying he would only
serve 2 terms. As with all politicians he will find a way round his
previous statements if circumstances require it. The more I watch
Boris performing in front of the Assembly and how he is rude, angry
and utterly condescending the less I can imagine him handling the
scrutiny that comes with Parliament or a general election campaign.
You can't skulk out of the way of the BBC and tough interviewers from
whatever TV channel or newspaper. The Hilton Crosby tactics wouldn't
wash in a general election. I still think Boris wants to be Tory
Party leader and PM and he has the ruthless ambition to get there.
He'll only be stopped by someone else in the Tory Party with an even
more ruthless approach to self advancement - Gove?

The problem is that his second administration is looking like the same
car crash that the first one was. The situation with the Met is
bordering on a complete disaster. It's not often I get really worried
about how politicians are handling things but the situation with
London's policing is a real concern. I don't really trust Hogan-Howe's
"Robocop" approach to policing - it will backfire badly at some point.
As for Greenhalgh well what is there to say after his "premiere" in
front of the Assembly?

God help Boris and Greenhalgh if something serious happens at some
point over the next 4 years. The disaster is also the result of
policies from the first Boris administration coupled with current
government policies. No blaming the opposition this time.
if they are being stored at Edmonton, it could be some kind of route
learning , walthamstow being on the way from Edmonton to Stratford.