Yes, he did lay on a few good jollies in GLC days. I seem to remember a "winter festival" in Jubilee gardens........Gary Glitter appearing, amongst others that I can not recall,too many gigs under the bridge since then. Also remember him introducing Billy Bragg on a Red Wedge Tour, possibly at The Mean Fiddler? Memory failing now.

Personally I do think he is more in tune with what the majority of Londoners want....he was elected.....whether he can deliver will invariably be what he is judged upon.

As a Londoner I am glad he is our "representative".......he rides the tube, has the familiar face of a well worn cushion, and keeps newts. I think these should be the criteria all World leaders and Heads of state are hitherto obliged to fulfill.

And I totally agree with McGrath of Harlow.......I am proud of being a Londoner wherever I may be in the world........but alas can not say the same about being English, and would rather pay homage to my parents birthplace and be know as London Irish.