If betting matters as a political indicator, Boris is neck-and-neck with the self-destructing Ken. Here are the latest odds from Ladbrokes:
Ken Livingstone —- 5/6
Boris Johnson —- 5/6
Brian Paddick —- 16/1
John Bird —- 100/1
Sian Berry —- 100/1
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