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27/09/2007
Boris Named As Conservative Candidate For London Mayor
Boris Johnson has been named as the Conservative candidate for next year's election for London mayor.
The 43-year-old Henley MP received more than 79% in the election for the Tory candidate, which saw more than 20,000 people cast their vote.
He won 15,661 votes, easily beating his fellow candidates Victoria Borwick, Andrew Boff and Warwick Lightfoot.
He will now seek to stop the capital's current mayor, Labour's Ken Livingstone from winning a third term.
During his campaign, Mr Johnson said that he favoured a return to Routemaster buses in the capital and voiced his support for 24-hour policing.
Speaking after the result was announced, Mr Johnson said: "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."
Conservative leader David Cameron said: 'Boris will be an excellent candidate. It's about time that all Londoners had the chance to vote for real change."
However, current mayor Mr Livingstone said: "Boris Johnson proposes to add a lack of managerial competence to the Thatcherite decline and division always represented by London's Tories."
The Liberal Democrats have yet to choose their candidate, although Brian Paddick, formerly the highest-ranking openly gay police officer in the Metropolitan Police, is widely expected to be named as their choice.
(KMcA)
The 43-year-old Henley MP received more than 79% in the election for the Tory candidate, which saw more than 20,000 people cast their vote.
He won 15,661 votes, easily beating his fellow candidates Victoria Borwick, Andrew Boff and Warwick Lightfoot.
He will now seek to stop the capital's current mayor, Labour's Ken Livingstone from winning a third term.
During his campaign, Mr Johnson said that he favoured a return to Routemaster buses in the capital and voiced his support for 24-hour policing.
Speaking after the result was announced, Mr Johnson said: "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."
Conservative leader David Cameron said: 'Boris will be an excellent candidate. It's about time that all Londoners had the chance to vote for real change."
However, current mayor Mr Livingstone said: "Boris Johnson proposes to add a lack of managerial competence to the Thatcherite decline and division always represented by London's Tories."
The Liberal Democrats have yet to choose their candidate, although Brian Paddick, formerly the highest-ranking openly gay police officer in the Metropolitan Police, is widely expected to be named as their choice.
(KMcA)
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Early reports from the London Mayoral election count put Conservative candidate Boris Johnson ahead in the race over the incumbent Ken Livingstone. With 27% of votes counted in each of the 14 electoral areas, the blond fop of Johnson has the lead in nine areas while Labour's Livingstone limps behind in the remaining five.
'Bungling Boris' Beating 'Limp Livingstone'
Early reports from the London Mayoral election count put Conservative candidate Boris Johnson ahead in the race over the incumbent Ken Livingstone. With 27% of votes counted in each of the 14 electoral areas, the blond fop of Johnson has the lead in nine areas while Labour's Livingstone limps behind in the remaining five.
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Boris Johnson Launches London Mayor Campaign
Conservative MP Boris Johnson has launched his campaign to become the party's candidate for London Mayor next year. Mr Johnson, former shadow minister for the arts and MP for Henley, launched his campaign at County Hall.
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Conservative MP Boris Johnson has launched his campaign to become the party's candidate for London Mayor next year. Mr Johnson, former shadow minister for the arts and MP for Henley, launched his campaign at County Hall.
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RMT tube strike to start June 10
Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) members working on the London Underground have today "voted overwhelmingly" to strike action on June 10 - a date which coincides with the European and London mayoral elections. The union said that action had been taken following the employers’ "failure to negotiate seriously on pay and conditions".
RMT tube strike to start June 10
Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) members working on the London Underground have today "voted overwhelmingly" to strike action on June 10 - a date which coincides with the European and London mayoral elections. The union said that action had been taken following the employers’ "failure to negotiate seriously on pay and conditions".
29 July 2014
£10 Diesel Car Charge Considered For Central London
It has been reported that a plan to charge drivers of diesel cars £10 to drive into central London are being considered. According to a report by the Times, London Mayor Boris Johnson will lobby the government for an increase in road tax for diesel cars as part of a new Ultra Low Emission Zone he hopes to be introduced by 2020.
£10 Diesel Car Charge Considered For Central London
It has been reported that a plan to charge drivers of diesel cars £10 to drive into central London are being considered. According to a report by the Times, London Mayor Boris Johnson will lobby the government for an increase in road tax for diesel cars as part of a new Ultra Low Emission Zone he hopes to be introduced by 2020.
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