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For those not following the London Mayoral election the Liberal Democrats
are in the process of selecting their candidate. Applications closed yesterday (June 17) and following interviews & appeals the shortlist will be formally announced on July 12, with a postal ballot declared on August 12. However three main candidates are already emerging: * Lembit Öpik - former MP for Montgomeryshire and ex Lib Dem spokesperson for various portfolios including Wales, Northern Ireland, Housing, Education and Business. Best known for supporting unusual causes such as asteroid deflection shields and making it easier to use Segways, for a high media profile and a high profile personal life. Website: http://www.lembit4london.co.uk/ * Brian Paddick - 2008 candidate, former member of the Metropolitan Police who finished up as Deputy Assistant Commissioner. Achieved notoriety whilst Borough Commander (or whatever the post formally is) of Lambeth (2000-2002) for his approach to cannabis. He has been a very late surprise entry into the race this time round. I haven't seen if he has a website live yet. * Mike Tuffrey - sitting London Assembly Member (list), Lib Dem group leader 2006-2010, also former leader of Lambeth Borough Council (1994-1998) and one of the joint last ever members elected to the Greater London Council. Website: http://miketuffrey.com/ Amongst the transport policies, Öpik is pledging a 24 hour tube. Whenever anybody questions the viability of this online his campaign manager insists that it just requires political will to be done and New Year's Eve shows that it can happen. Tuffrey is pleding express buses at peak hours and more orbital routes, as well as raising extra funding through a municipal bond scheme and switching to green energy. |
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