Although outside of London I and many fellow residents in Oxted South have a very real interest in who governs the capital. Many of us work there and Croydon and Bromley both border Tandridge's northern boundary.
So today this blog comes out in favour of Boris Johnson for London's next Mayor.
Boris is a clever, popular and effective Conservative. His buffoonish image masks a great intellect, but he is an effective manager and communicator. What's more he would be a substantial rival for Ken Livingstone, who after nearly approaching 8 years in the job is tired and increasingly ineffective.
All that's needed now is for him to be convinced that he should stand.
