Boris will never be Prime Minister. There's far too many influential people (including Tories) who will stop at nothing to ensure that he'll never get that far. And it's probably for the best.

 

And I very much doubt that Clegg will dissolve the coalition before the next general election. Unless something incredibly earth shattering happens (such as 100 Tories in swing seats mysteriously and unsuspiciously spontaneously combusting leading to by-elections), you're stuck with the Lib Dems in government until 2015.

 

Tories would rather have power than be in opposition, if Boris was likely to be the difference between power and opposition they would come into line, Gove for all his talents does not have Boris' charisma and certainly doesn't have the looks. Gove would not win an election, Boris would

If the word Deputy was taken out it would be perfect :)

 

Boris would be one of the all time great PM's, he has transformed London and made it a safe place to be, he has the charisma and dynamic personality to attract inward investment and more billionaires to set up businesses here, he is the true heir to Maggie policy wise unlike Major and Cameron and he is also incredibly popular particularly with under 25's

 

Wish Cameron would go now, Boris leave London to his deputy, Zak Goldsmith carry out his threat to step down, Boris take over Zak's seat and become pm

You've had a few months since the last time we asked so perhaps you could list Johnson's achievements as Maypr. Please leave out anything he inherited from Ken Livingstone (the bike scheme and falling crime) and anything (e.g. falling crime) where London's record simply matched the rest of the country.

It's really cute that Craig has essentially just projected everything he wants from a Prime Minister without much evidence at all that Boris would be anything like that.

 

It's scary/somewhat relieving when you realise that's why he's so popular with so many.

You've had a few months since the last time we asked so perhaps you could list Johnson's achievements as Maypr. Please leave out anything he inherited from Ken Livingstone (the bike scheme and falling crime) and anything (e.g. falling crime) where London's record simply matched the rest of the country.

 

I don't know but he has won 2 successive elections as mayor so he must be doing things right, plus foreign wealthy are piling in at an incredible rate so they clearly have confidence in Boris, it cant be due to tax or they would all go to Dubai where they pay none at all.

 

London has its feelgood factor right now and that is reflected by Boris' charisma and personality

It's really cute that Craig has essentially just projected everything he wants from a Prime Minister without much evidence at all that Boris would be anything like that.

 

It's scary/somewhat relieving when you realise that's why he's so popular with so many.

 

He is different from the typical politician, the reputation of politicians is at an all time low, political apathy particularly among under 25's is at an all time high, only 1 man can change that

 

Gove who is the only other serious contender for the leadership is a highly intelligent man but is not the type to inspire people, Boris is

Edited February 23, 201411 yr by Sandro Raniere

Boris would only change apathy amongst young voters by forcing them to vote against him. Just look at what he has done to London, the FT published yesterday that housing is unaffordable in 1/4 of London boroughs for 95% of Londoners. There was an interesting report on C4 news only a week or so ago explaining how unaffordable London is for the young and how more and more are having to stay living at home with parents.

I wouldn't be so sure. Boris is quite popular amongst the general public

I wouldn't be so sure. Boris is quite popular amongst the general public

 

Oh undoubtably - he is more than twice as popular than David Cameron for example, but then that isn't reason enough to vote for a particular political party in a general election. Mayoral elections are very much different in this way.

 

For example, I quite like Nigel Farage - he comes across as an affable chap who is a great orator, however I don't agree with some of UKIPs fundamental policies and therefore would never vote for them.

Boris would only change apathy amongst young voters by forcing them to vote against him. Just look at what he has done to London, the FT published yesterday that housing is unaffordable in 1/4 of London boroughs for 95% of Londoners. There was an interesting report on C4 news only a week or so ago explaining how unaffordable London is for the young and how more and more are having to stay living at home with parents.

 

That is not a problem that is exclusive to London though, could easily swap London for Moscow, Sydney, New York etc, its just the way of the world and market forces not anything Boris has done

That is not a problem that is exclusive to London though, could easily swap London for Moscow, Sydney, New York etc, its just the way of the world and market forces not anything Boris has done

 

Craig, that is complete bollocks to be fair: no investment in building new houses, no implementation of a mansion or land tax (as suggested by the Lib Dems) historically low interest rates to encourage huge debt/mortgages and further to this a policy called 'Help to Sell.. I mean Buy' that encourages price speculation and the creation of a massive bubble.

Oh undoubtably - he is more than twice as popular than David Cameron for example, but then that isn't reason enough to vote for a particular political party in a general election. Mayoral elections are very much different in this way.

 

For example, I quite like Nigel Farage - he comes across as an affable chap who is a great orator, however I don't agree with some of UKIPs fundamental policies and therefore would never vote for them.

 

There is a small to medium danger that we could see a repeat of the Major era where John Major presided over a very strong economy in the last couple of years of his reign and yet wasn't thanked for it by the voters, with the opinion polls stubbornly showing a typical 5-7% lead for the worst opposition leader if not political leader of any party in my lifetime, the tories need to get rid of Cameron and bring in a man who can win an election, Boris can, Cameron am not so sure, likeable chap but not an inspiring leader.

 

There must be quite a few frayed nerves at tory central office, booming economy yet no difference in the polls

I don't know but he has won 2 successive elections as mayor so he must be doing things right, plus foreign wealthy are piling in at an incredible rate so they clearly have confidence in Boris, it cant be due to tax or they would all go to Dubai where they pay none at all.

 

London has its feelgood factor right now and that is reflected by Boris' charisma and personality

The foreign wealthy are only piling in at an incredible rate in the sense that they are buying up property but not living in it. How does that benefit London as a whole? Ultimately it just helps to price ordinary Londoners out of the housing market which is hardly likely to encourage them to vote for any politician seen to have had a hand in it.

Craig, that is complete bollocks to be fair: no investment in building new houses, no implementation of a mansion or land tax (as suggested by the Lib Dems) historically low interest rates to encourage huge debt/mortgages and further to this a policy called 'Help to Sell.. I mean Buy' that encourages price speculation and the creation of a massive bubble.

 

Even if those are the case, and i am not denying they are, how is it personally down to Boris? the economy and interest rates and housing policy are rules made in Downing St not City Hall

The foreign wealthy are only piling in at an incredible rate in the sense that they are buying up property but not living in it. How does that benefit London as a whole? Ultimately it just helps to price ordinary Londoners out of the housing market which is hardly likely to encourage them to vote for any politician seen to have had a hand in it.

 

But Boris doesn't have a hand in it, Boris himself has said he would like to see more affordable housing built, he has also championed the redevelopment of Heathrow into housing with the airport moving into the estuary, but house building is dictated by Cameron/Osborne/Pickles, Boris' hands are tied

Yes, but Boris hasn't been seen to take a stand against it - I think ultimately that will be his downfall.

But Boris doesn't have a hand in it, Boris himself has said he would like to see more affordable housing built, he has also championed the redevelopment of Heathrow into housing with the airport moving into the estuary, but house building is dictated by Cameron/Osborne/Pickles, Boris' hands are tied

But you've just claimed the inflow of foreign money as one of his achievements. Make up your mind.

Wish Cameron would go now, Boris leave London to his deputy, Zak Goldsmith carry out his threat to step down, Boris take over Zak's seat and become pm

 

 

I'd like to see that happen too Craig. :)

He is different from the typical politician, the reputation of politicians is at an all time low, political apathy particularly among under 25's is at an all time high, only 1 man can change that

 

Gove who is the only other serious contender for the leadership is a highly intelligent man but is not the type to inspire people, Boris is

 

Don't you think Osborne or May have a chance to succeed Cameron Craig?

Edited February 23, 201411 yr by Common Sense

Don't you think Osborne or May have a chance to succeed Cameron Craig?

 

The Conservatives might be crazy, but I doubt they're suicidal enough to make George Osborne their leader :lol:

 

Theresa May or William Hague is their best bet for next leader I think.

But you've just claimed the inflow of foreign money as one of his achievements. Make up your mind.

 

The main thing that has bought about the foreign investment is the world seeing London as such an amazing place due to the olympics, Boris played a huge part in that