Boris wins Tory mayoral primary
Matthew d'Ancona 9:44am
It was the Spec wot won it….well, not quite. But I like to think that our ferocious, implacable support for Boris played a small part in persuading London voters to choose him as their Tory mayoral candidate by an overwhelming margin (75 per cent of the 20,019 votes). Then again, what else were they going to do? My venerated predecessor as Editor is a giant of a politician, and his selection as the Conservative contender was – with the greatest respect to his rivals – never much in doubt. Here, at last, is a candidate who not only has the charisma and the policies to take on Ken and win. He has what it takes to wrest London from Labour’s hands and, in so doing, wipe the smile off the governing party’s collective face. Imagine if both Edinburgh and London were out of Labour control. Imagine how that would rock Gordon Brown’s confidence and challenge the new orthodoxy that Labour is destined for a fourth general election victory. The point is: Boris’s selection is a glorious moment, but it is only the end of the beginning. The best is yet to come.
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AnyonebutBrown
September 27th, 2007 10:45amWhatever happens it will be a colourful campaign. Matthew - I really like the new coffee house layout but I'm finding your website grindingly slow. Am I the only one?
hogarth zombie
September 27th, 2007 10:53amyes, Boris can show the Tories that they don't have to lose and that there's nothing inevitable in Labour victory. this will do the party twice as much good as Dave's speech next week
Perry
September 27th, 2007 12:06pmVery encouraging – and should bring heart to those of us who long for energy and cogent application to the mass (and mess) of work that desperately needs attention. Well done Boris! - and please remember that we await, in due course, your appearance as PM. [Matthew, - congratulations on the new Coffee House layout.]
Perry
September 27th, 2007 12:32pm[off subject] Matthew, - where's the Coffee House pointer to Tamsin? Where IS Tamsin?? - how can the week end properly without her? Hope she's in the Mag.
Val Savarese
September 27th, 2007 1:21pmI'voting for Boris. But, and its a big but, he will have to sharpen up his act. He was given a bit of a mauling at 07.50 on the To-day prog. by Jim McNautie. Boris sounded hesitant and not punchy enough
Marc S.
September 27th, 2007 6:05pmIn light of Hillary's congenital humourlessness (Coffee House, 27 Sep-"Now for something truly horrible"), it will be a genuine pleasure to watch--from my stateside perch in Tennessee--Boris storm London's parapets. Good on yer, mate; and into the breech with you!
Bob maddon
September 28th, 2007 10:36pmNo I don't like this layout. the main, centre, column is too narrow I find it dificult to read. to much optical shifting. I's givng me a headache. can we have it wider,please?
David Mitchell
September 29th, 2007 10:51amI have huge respect for Boris - his academic status, his intellect and his wit BUT he is going to have to show his serious side and his ability to demonstrate and admnister very clear policies for London, otherwise those ignorant of his rather too hidden abilities may just dismiss him as a 'Tory Twit' and a huge opprtunity to get rid of Ken will have been lost. Go for it Boris!
Ceecee
October 2nd, 2007 4:59pmSock it to 'em, Boris! Your mighty intellect and great sense of humour is what we all need. Boris for PM!!!
Stuart Perry
October 2nd, 2007 8:04pmGood luck in London Boris. Perhaps you will be able to tell King Newt to eft off.
Jeff
October 3rd, 2007 2:29amA sad day for the Tories. When you get a clown like this who can't even be bothered to prepare for media interviews.
pomn
October 24th, 2007 8:08pmGreat site!e
Bob
November 13th, 2007 1:37pmPretty nice site, wants to see much more on it!i
Nicole
November 14th, 2007 9:22pmI just wanted to say WOW!d
Tim
December 31st, 2007 1:43pmExcellent web site I will be visiting often.