Paddick: I will protect the London skyline

He claims that the capital's striking views are at risk following changes made by Ken Livingstone to allow more tower blocks.

Mr Paddick said he would not approve applications for buildings which damaged the traditional view lines - and would direct councils to do the same.

"The Mayor has eroded the protection of our historic views," he said. "I will restore the full protection which Ken has eroded to the benefit not of Londoners but of his property developer friends."