Boris 4 Mayor (As Expected)
Boris has, as expected, won the Conservative selection of candidates for London Mayor. But the margin at which he one is higher than most expected, winning with more than 75% of the vote in the open primary:
Boris Johnson: 15,661 votes
Victoria Borwick: 1,869
Andrew Boff: 1,674
Warwick Lightfoot: 609
From the moment Boris threw his hat into the ring, the other candidates had no chance of becoming the Conservative candidate for London Mayor. His name made the contest interesting in a way that it really wouldn’t have been otherwise. I feel sorry for them, really. Whilst they are obviously highly talented people who could run London far better than Ken, they had no chance in the selection against Boris.
Boris has posted a message on his campaign website, saying:
As I visited all of London’s 32 boroughs in the last few weeks, the message is loud and clear - King Newt’s days are numbered. Across London I’ve met people fed up with paying so much to city hall and getting so little in return.
The job of the Mayor is simple - to get people to work on time, to ensure people feel safe on the streets, to help people find a place to call home, to celebrate our diversity and to champion our success.
My determination to lead this city is stronger than ever. After seeing both the good and bad that London has to offer, I am committed to making London greater and standing up for every Londoner that invests so heavily in our city.
I want to be a Mayor for all Londoners, from Zone 6 to Zone 1. A Mayor that will listen, will learn and will lead.
Ken’s days really are numbered. Boris may face a fight against him, but nothing that he can’t handle. Ken has until May 2008, then he’s out of office. Finally!
Sources: BBC, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent
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