Boris Johnson

[Uncle Leo]

The London Mayor has confirmed his intention to stand as a Conservstive candidate in the next general election. Uxbridge and South Ruislip, where long standing MP John Randall is stepping down, looks a perfect fit for him as the voters there will love his anti-3rd runway stance.

Ladbrokes have reacted by making the Conservatives favourites for most votes next year (4/5, with Labour evens)

 

[MK Shrimper]

& Karren Brady for Mayor of London. :stunned:

 

[londonblue]

The London Mayor has confirmed his intention to stand as a Conservstive candidate in the next general election. Uxbridge, where long standing MP John Randall is stepping down, looks a perfect fit for him as the voters there will love his anti-3rd runway stance.

Ladbrokes have reacted by making the Conservatives favourites for most votes next year (4/5, with Labour evens)

Out of interest, why would something like this change the overall betting for the election as a whole? Or would the tories have been made favourites anyway?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Out of interest, why would something like this change the overall betting for the election as a whole? Or would the tories have been made favourites anyway?

I am guessing that they are predicting something of a 'Boris bounce' in popularity for the Conservatives should he stand. Can't quite see it myself - to me, Boris wanting to become an MP is more an indication that he thinks the Conservatives will come a cropper next May.

 

[dloman]

I am guessing that they are predicting something of a 'Boris bounce' in popularity for the Conservatives should he stand. Can't quite see it myself - to me, Boris wanting to become an MP is more an indication that he thinks the Conservatives will come a cropper next May.

I would say this is quite correct in some way as he would need to be an MP to run for leaderrship, which undoubtedly he would do if the Conservatives lose the nesxt election.

 

[Mad Cyril]

The bloke is a despicable ****.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

The bloke is a despicable ****.

But obviously a popular one

 

[Pubey]

But obviously a popular one

Because people are ****ing morons.

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Johnson invents the 48 hour day so he can fit in two full time jobs. If he is that great why not put him in for a marginal so he can win a seat rather than just turn up for one that is guaranteed?

 

[dingleydangley]

He should stick to the Disney character breakfasts with his brother.

 

[mgh]

love him or loathe him he is a character. In the era of Clegg, Miliband, Cameron and Osborne that is a massive bonus. Given how London is the Labour bastion in the South, they will be worried by a potential Boris leadership bid...

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Because people are ****ing morons.

Including you?

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Johnson invents the 48 hour day so he can fit in two full time jobs. If he is that great why not put him in for a marginal so he can win a seat rather than just turn up for one that is guaranteed?

Perhaps Red Ed should lead by example?