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Go Boris, go! London needs a fresh and serious face! Frank, South Kensington
Is it so bad to have an education these days? Does it make you less likely to make sensible and rational decisions based on facts rather than bigoted ideologies? And who should one trust with a multi-billion pound budget? Certainly not an whisky toting Marxist who supports Islamic extremists and Latin American dictators, really London, wake up!!! Robert Holmes, London
The congestion charge is more a tax on driving and investigations have shown that the moneyspinner has acually increased traffic problems, with the rephasing of lights by TFL. Ken runs london with a clique of 'Socialist Action' cronies, and attempts to discredit anyone who dares to criticise him. He does not listen to people (Western Extension anyone) and spends money on wasteful ideas(Venezuelan 'embassies', Cuban junkets to see dictators, corrupt and fraudlent proects, propaganda and marketing etc.) More, he cosies up to terrorism suppoters (Al-Qaradawi) and marxist dictators (Hugo Chavez) He and his supporters resort to abject lying (Claiming Johnson and Paddick would 'ban the Koran' in the Bengali press') to win votes. This city needs a new approach. We do not need 4 more years of sleaze and scandal. So to all Londoners,use your vote whether it is Boris or Paddick or otherwise, lets put an end to 8 years of mismanagement, lies and waste. Adam, Bexley
Socialists love spending other peoples money-never their own!! s pronger, bexley
In my opinion, Ken is manipulative. He can promise all he likes, but as with the congestion charge when he promised it would not increase in price, when he raised it by 60%, he just said 'I changed my mind'. What about the farcical consultation on the western extension. He treats the tax we pay to him as his own personal piggy bank, giving money especially to ethnic minorities obviously trying to buy their votes. He thinks London is his own domain and can do what he likes with it. sheila, finchley
I'll be voting for anyone except Ken and after reading all of their promises I won't be voting for Boris either! Mel, West London
I made a decision at the beginning of the campaign to Vote Boris..and nothing since has made me change my mind.He has some sensible ideas re bendy buses heathrow etc..and I believe he will be the breath of Fresh Air this Great City needs.If after 4 yrs he is deemed incompetent by the populace then bye bye Boris but Red Ken has had 8yrs and he has the congestion charge to shout about and conning the government to get the olympics not an impressive record Mr Mayor, 1st and 2nd votes count do your bit for London on May the 1st. And make this City Proud ;-) Vote Boris. Dean , Greenwich
I'll vote Boris, no i do not think he is the best man for the job, simply the best man at this time, to beat Ken. Remember after being mayor for a few months he closed trafalgar sq. A gathering point for centuries to welcome in the new year. Livingstone warned everyone to stay away from Trafalgar sq or be arrested, sounds like China today. If Ken wins again your Mayors tax will be in the stratosphere, it was only held low this year due to the elections. Look how he increased it after the last elections. Ken harangues Boris's ability to run a billion pound budget, why has Livingstone allowed it to grow from zero to billions of pounds in eight short years? Why has he a staff of thousands? Simply empire biulding. We can't afford another four years of Livingstone, what's more London cannot survive another four years of Livingstone. David Stewart, West Acton
I am sick to death of my council tax going up, scrap the Mayor of London. It's cost us more than we can afford. waisted money on bendy buses when the routemaster was fine.. conning the goverment out of billions over the olympics which won't be a success. The media does not help all it does is ramp things up, look at how the media is now deramping the property market, this alone is causing it to crash by constantly writting about it. I am sure if the media said nothing the slump would not be as bad as it is now. Sure prices are too high but it's too late now. How was this caused, by the media again. TV ramped up house prices with shows like Place in the Sun.. etc. This is called ramping, its illegal on the stock market, and should be in the housing market. Basically London now is heading for a huge fall. Time to cut costs and dump the Mayor.. and change how councils do their budgets as we know they are ramping up costs to increase the tax each year. More waisted money lionel, london
I was born in London and lived there for a number of years. I would only vote for Boris, London is a great City and we need a new Mayor one who is educated and one that we are proud of representing UK not an total jerk like Livingston Alan, New Forest
I totally agree with Theresa Foley's comment. Let's bring back freedom of choice and get rid of dictatorship, before it's to late for a lot more pubs and social venues, that have had to close down because of this unjust smoking ban. cliff, east london
My biggest pet hate of all this campaigning is the absoloute discrimination shown towards Boris Johnson. So, he went to one of the best schools (on merit, not Ł's) and he went to one of the best Uni's (on merit, not Ł's). So many people then feel free to comment on him being too posh to run London. What an utter load of rubbish? Have you seen how sucessful this City always has been and always will be? - Free travel for thugs? Free travel for unemployed people? I think this should go back to Labour v Tories, and I for one know which one would win! JamesS, Canary Wharf
Bear in mind the following if you're thinking of voting for Boris: - he opposed the Kyoto protocol - he’s always been a fanatical supporter of the Iraq War - he campaigned for Bush to win the US elections - he opposed the introduction of the minimum wage and paternity leave - he was dismissed from the Conservative front bench because he lied to the then party leader Michael Howard - he was fired from job as a columnist at The Times for making up quotes - after the inquiry into the Stephen Lawrence murder, he claimed that the recommendation to change the law to allow prosecution for racist language or behaviour was "akin to Ceausescu's Romania ." He has also expressed the belief that South Africa under Nelson Mandela represented "the majority tyranny of black rule" Do you seriously want this man to represent our city?!!! Karen, London
I am annoyed that Ken didn't stand down and hand over to a number two as after two terms people always want to freshen things up. However, Boris has never succeeded at anything in his entire career and never even held a managerial job of note - you might as well vote for Coco the clown to run London. Criteria A when picking a Mayor.. some relevant experience! Nigel, Hackney
It is time that London got some fresh views & ideas & Boris is the MAN! Get rid of the congestion charge and bring back some democracy in London as under Ken it's become like a Police State! Give us the choice if we wish to use London transport or our own cars, dont punish the motorist! Ammar, Ilford, Essex
I am voting for Boris Johnson, he is not a joker, he is a great candidate. We need changes in London and I am certain that he is our man. We don't need any more political correctness and Boris is not a man to put up with it! Give us back our London!!! GO BORIS!!!! Samantha, SE London
Boris Johnson should tackle the undemocaratic smoking ban and give pubs/smokers a choice. Pubs are disappearing fast, just in Lewisham as people stay away to invite people to their homes instead for a chat, drink and a smoke. Theresa Foley, Lewisham
Vote for one of the also rans as your first choice and then for either Ken or Boris Johnson. A big vote for a failed candidate will influence the thinking of the two leaders. Jeff, Harrow
Ken Livington has done one good thing during his term of office. He got rid of the pigeons in Trafalgar Square. Not much for eight years work. At the last election he stood as an independent candidate and was elected. In no time he had re-joined the Labour party. He therefore disenfranchised everybody who voted for an independent mayor. Rachel, Greenwich
The number one issue for me in this campaign is Immigration. Normally I wouldn't dream of voting Conservative in my worst nightmares but I feel caught between a rock and a hard place, Labour and Ken are too soft on immigration and I feel like I have no choice but to vote Conservative if I want a tougher stance from a candidate with a cats chance of getting elected. Edwin, Islington
If you want the lunatics to carry on running the asylum vote for Labour, Conservative or Liberal Democrats. If you want to introduce some common sense and get rid of political correctness look at the other candidates. John, Ilford
It is amazing that Ken is still doing so well. Would these same people also vote for Mugabe - probably. I might vote for Paddick if he wasn't a Lib Dem. Vote Boris, I think you'll find he'll be very good. He won't pander to minority interests at the expense of the majority (aren't we bored with that anyway) but he'll be fair and honest. Charlie C, Merton
The Joker or the Accomplisher? As much as I enjoy Boris's bumbling ways he is not the man to take over London. London is a big city-what's Boris going to do if something was to happen? Make a joke of it? Ken has proved that delivers time and time again. DeeDee, Islington
Anyone travelling on London trains and buses are familiar with the announcement "All Change Please, All Change. This train/bus terminates here!". This announcement sums up what I think with regards to voting for the next mayor. Clive, Barnet, London
Come on Borris, London needs you Jai, Croydon
What I can't understand is why Livingstone is still in office after wasting public money on so called charities, not to mention employing a alcoholic Bob Kiley to sort out London's transport problems paying him millions of pounds for doing absolutely nothing [Mr Kileys words]. You couldn't make it up nobody would believe you. Robert Sidney Staines, RM6 4LH
All the candidates support the idea of the amnesty to the illegal immigrants. But - does the mayor, whoever it will be, have the right of doing so or is it the Home Office's power? Besides, if Mr Livingstone is in favour of it who prevented him doing it during his years in power? Raimund, Leytonstone
If Londoners want to be ripped off and have their hard earned cash squandered and paid to non existent and phoney businesses then Ken is your man. Patrick O'Sullivan, GU46 6JX
Ken has been in power too long. There is corruption and it is time to move him on. He has too much power to change things as he sees fit - he has more power than the government ! joanna, london
All we want is Ken and Brown out of power jean spencer, orpington kent
A vote for Ken is a thumbs up that Gordon Brown's doing a great job. Whilst London pays for the olympics on its own Scotland gets free health care and better schools etc. This is London's wealth earnt by Londoners. It's a sham vote. The Scottish Labour out-vote us. For change, vote Boris dave smith, brixton
Boris gets my vote! Ken Livingstone is all out for No:1, despite is anti-establshment comments - just look at the opulance of County Hall, the 'expenses', the inflated salaries and what has he done for Londoners? Nothing! He gave us the hated bendy buses, free travel for teenage thugs to terrorise fare-paying passengers, he is absolutely hated by London's cabbies and each time I see him on TV he goes for the celebrity status publicity so common within today's Labour Party. London wants a Mayor who is in touch with London's needs and problems - not a glamour boy wallowing in his own ego. Joan, London
Start packing your bags Ken!!! Go Boris James, Bexley
I´m afraid that Boris will be the worst in what pollution concerns in the Capital. A lot of us who take buses, the underground , walk and ride bikes, agree with the congestion charges for the ones who can´t give up their cars. The hard truth is that Ken has done a lot of good to this Capital and will continue to do so. It´s worrying that a lot of Londoners are thinking that Boris could deliver anything better. Maria Munro, West Kensington
Ken will win because he has the skills and talent and intelligence to run London. Boris like his Etonian friends possesses few skills, little talent and patently is a bit short on intelligence. LOndon in his control would be a disaster. The Lib Dems, bless their sandals, are from another age Mark Maco, Soho London
c may from biggin hill, what kind of Milk float do you drive, to say that you agree with the congetion charge, how long have you worked for Red Ken? How sad are you to be happy that the more powerful (and better) cars may have to pay Ł25.00, obviously, have you neither ambition or hope, you are obviously unhappy with your lot in life, so do keep driving your Rat mobile! Heaven, Bexley
Get rid of LOONEY Ken! How did he ever manage to get in again?! He's destroying London for Londoners. Don't trust him or believe a word he says. He'll tell Londoners what they want to hear in the election run-up and then do as he damn well pleases if he's re-elected. He thinks he has a divine right to be Mayor of London. KEN stop wasting our money on your hairbrain schemes, ruining London's skyline, choking the air with your polluting bendy busses and covering up for your rotten to the core administration.The personal attacks on Boris are about as low as it gets...I don't hear the other candidates slinging personal dirt in your direction, but then maybe they have more integrity. Ken has as much charisma as a stunned mullet! VOTE KEN OUT!! GM, Barnet
I think Paddick because he is the only candidate I can believe would genuinely hate to live another 12 years with corruption in city hall and the cronies-get-projects-holidays. He is a do-er not a self promoting publicist Iceni , Haringey
The congestion zone has increased travelling time, the lack of parking spaces & has increased searching time, in short this is an increase in emissions, clever (not) OLD Ken!! The poor children's health will suffer from this in later life. The 5th terminal at Heathrow will do enough damage to the youngsters lungs. Think asthma as it is on the increase in a big way, vote out this man!! Vote For Gerrard Batten. He is the only one who is on the people side & not the greedy government!! Theresa , Biggin Hill
Did you see the debate? I hate Ken's congestion charge, which makes driving in London a rich man's privilege, and this 20mph idea is nuts, but it has to be said ...Ken made his opponents look both incompetent and charmless. Now I don't know who to vote for. VE Bott, Westminster
What a DREADFUL choice for the citizens of London. Two complete clowns as politicians,one far left and the other far right who make SO many gaffes that they could write reference books on the subject. Even in an age where politicians ooze sleaze and incompetence these two are past masters! David Woolmer, Hampstead
Boris would be a disaster for Lewisham and London! If you expect multi culturalism and green politics with the neo Conservative Party then you must have the shortest memory ever... Alan, Lewisham
I voted for Ken before, but not again. The arrogance that both he and the Labour party display makes me quite sick. I cannot believe that they are fining members for calling Boris Johnson by his first name only, nor the virulence of the peronal attacks on Mr Johnson. For this reason amongst others, I will be voting for Boris. Go on, fine me. Boris Boris Boris - that'll be Ł15. Astonishing. Toby Cox, Hackney
As a disabled person I am grateful for all Ken has done for us and fear Boris would not maintain that service as well. Also, while Ken is far from perfect he is by far the better man to run London. Boris looks uneasy and incapable & I THINK whatever issues your paper has with Ken, and I agree with you on many of these, as LONDON'S PAPER it is shameful of you to promote the less capable candidate. Put LONDON first not your own prejudices. john rogan, londonnw8
I just want to express my anger at Mayor Livingstone who wants to reduce traffic by taxing people without offering proper public transport alternatives. When will the Jubilee Line work efficiently for a steady period of time? Anthony, Lancaster Gate
Ken grinding New Labour into the dust? Well, that worked, didn't it! His greatest achievement? It will be to get Boris elected. Carry on with the gaffes, Mr Livingstone. Peter, Sidcup
Where are the houses Mr Ken Livingstone is talking about? I have been homeless for five years. J ONAPA, STAMFROD HILL
James Packer. Boris lives in Islington, London. He is MP for Henley. When he becomes Mayor he will step down from that consituency. Got it? john edwards, london e1.
The old/cold grey night/mare, Livingstone. How apt a name. His scorn for the people of London as the depths of a bottomless pit of a pitiless bottom feeder. He echo's the NYPD's infamous verdict on the mean streets & estates where knife & gun rule, as 'The Self Cleaning Oven', with his chilling and despicable '...bleeds, it leads' comment. In cold blood, inhuman, intolerable. Now, in sheer despair, 'Bomber' Brown has wheeled on 'Tessability' Jowell to give us the penny lecture on KL's 'skills' plus the usual smug bleats about Boris's 'affability' 'relative inexperience' etc. Ho-Hum-Bug. So many miles of bad road on KL's tires he couldn't pass an MOT in Cuba. Lets try Boris, shall we. He's passionate about London, the people of it, and a wider horizon, has total acumen, and does answer the old question 'How shall we live?' Not under the tyrant King Knewt for much longer, so hope. john edwards, London E1.
I will be voting for Boris as will my friends and family. I have never voted for Livingstone, and could not believe that he managed to get elected last time round. Ken Livingstone obviously hates Londoners and is obsessed with ruthlessly taxing hardworking people with his bullying, authoritarian tax regimes like the Congestion Charge and Low Emission Zone. He has filled City Hall and the ghastly TfL (Torture for London) with all of his ultra-communist crony friends from the old GLC. These crooks have their fat snouts in the trough, greedily guzzling millions of pounds of Londoner's hard earned money. GET RID OF KEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! He should be placed in the stocks in the middle of Trafalgar Square to be pelted with rotten fruit and vegetables by Londoners who have suffered under his regime, then he should be shipped in a cage overseas where he wants to be. Daniel Howard, cheesed off, Childs Hill,London
If indeed the claim that up to 1000 lives have been saved in London because of the C charge is true, then good on you, Ken, keep up the good work. What justification can there possibly be to take a 4WD into the heart of London (or anywhere, for that matter, save over extremely rough terrain)? What alternative does Boris propose for Crossrail, plans for which I understand he plans to axe. VOTE KEN FOR MAYOR! Yvonne, Baron;s Court
Livingstone has visited enough lunacy on this city. If Boris can dress himself without help he can't be any worse that this self centred idiot that wastes our money on his half baked notions Colin Hewett, London
I would vote for Richard Barnbrook as he cares deeply about the environment and he will ensure that London is a safer place for all. One cannot put a price on safety in any country but it is important to feel safe where one lives. Rosemary, Bedford
Kenneth (or Ken, the regular guy, like "Tony" Blair) Livingstone has been abusing the 7+ million Londoners for far too many years. We deserve better than our council tax/high income tax going down the drain for social engineering and political correctness. Lee Jasper and his mates et all (and yes, I am foreign born to a so called ethnic minority, Jewish, sorry Ken, you do not like us too much, do you? ) and Ken's arrogance and ignorance will be the slow and painful death of us. I do have so many other issues (schooling, public transport), but I honestly believe that somebody else than Ken L. will be much better for London. Thank you for listening, Maria maria, Raynes Park
If Brian Paddick is in the top two candidates, he is certain to beat Ken. Boris might, but it is not certain. So TO GET KEN OUT: Vote Paddick first, Boris second preference. It is that simple. David , Hackney
I cannot stand Ken Livingstone, he really is deluded enough to believe londoners want or need him, bring on may 1st, Ken, start packing your bags dan, leyton
Remember if you are voting not to put Ken as your 2nd choice - he could still get in. Carol, Upminster
Ken shows complete contempt for the law and authorities that govern his office. For that simple reason I will be voting for Boris. The sad fact of this race is that Paddick is running as a Lib-Dem... The unelectable party. As a gay man myself I can't wait to give Ken a big slap across the face for inviting the Islamic extremist Qaradawi to our city. What sort of message was Livingstone sending to the gays, jews and women who live and work in London by inviting that messenger of hate with open arms. You only need to look at Qaradawi's latest rants to know that Ken can no longer be trusted with the powers of his office Robert Barker, Putney, London
The idea of Public Transport suffering from the inevitable Boris tax-cuts terrifies me - getting to work is problematic enough. The idea of fewer police (the Conservatives initially voted against thier increase) on the London assembly - which can only be attributed to utter insanity in a City of this size. I cannot envision any individual area where tax cuts are actually going to help London. I will be voting but not for Bozza the Clown. I think he comes last in terms of his policies in London as he will not fund any programmes without taking a bigger slice from elsewhere. Vote elsewhere Londoners - you want quality, it may cost more but who wants the cheaper brand? Ralph Baldwin, East Ham
Though I do not get a vote on this election, I have watched over the years as I have family who do live in London. I have been appalled though not surprised by the way Livingstone has ranted and raved whenever he does not get his own way! This is not the right man to represent our Capital City. Ron, Herts
I am extremely green but cannot stand Ken. He is a disgrace & pollutes politics. It would be a very sorry day for this country if he is re -elected William, Camden
I am dismayed at the number of people looking to vote for Boris. They need their heads examining. He is an overprivileged buffoon and the only reason they are really considering voting for him is that he is not Ken. Not good enough! At least Brian Paddick has some real world experience. VOTE PADDICK! Robert C, West Hampstead
Livingstone, you have to be joking to let him back into office. Just look at his record from County Hall [where he was not even elected as its leader] to the present - not one of mankind's nicest people, rude, arrogant, a hypocrite and intent on turning this city into a hell hole with high crime, high rates, high congestion charges, abnormally high transport charges, an Olympics only sports freaks want, [if they had to pay and not those who are not interested maybe they wouldn't want them either]. Then what about these overseas Mayor's offices? What other Mayor's office has even one office abroad? He has to have THREE. And who pays for these outlandish things? US THE TAXPAYERS. So now is the time to make sure this all stops and for good. DO NOT SELECT LIVINGSTONE on the ballot. If you do you get only what you deserve in your next bills. Frank, Seven Dials
I'm planning to take my young family out of London, but I'm going to stay long enough so I can do my part in getting rid of the contemptible Ken Livingstone. He and his cronies are typical of a certain breed of socialist, their snouts firmly pushed into the trough, just like the pigs in Orwell's Animal Farm. He's happy to lavish millions of taxpayers money on supporting his crooked pals, but woe betide anybody who fancies driving a larger-than-average car. His are the politics of greed and envy. And let's face it, his whiny, snivelling voice is reason enough to kick him out. Andrew Shirley, Mitcham
Anyone who says Ken should be able to 'finish what he has started' needs their head examining (he's already had 8 years!). Sure if you like being shot, stabbed & mugged on the street; if you like to pay for the privilege to get abused on one of his buses, bendy or not; if being treated worse than cattle on the Tube is your idea of fun, or perhaps you think that your money is better spent on useless trips abroad, then yes Ken is your man. However if you favor freedom, common sense, lower charges / fares / taxes, then vote for anyone BUT Ken ...and the Green Party. Oh and as for Ken Livingston being an 'international politician' I suggest you look up the words international & politician before using them out of context. The only thing international about Ken Livingstone is that we would all be better off if he lived in another country a long way away! Rupert, SW London
I dont see how anyone can vote for Boris - he won't even live in London or stand down as an MP. A part time mayor living in Oxford. No thanks. James Packer, London
The sooner Livingstone gets kicked out the better. It's him and TFL who caused the downfall of Metronet. all they want to do is to find ways to stop you working. When Metronet were running the tube they would never had been able to close the amount of stations that now are closed at weekends. It's all political john Harper, Wanstead
I have voted Ken Livingstone in and I will be voting him out and sadly no Green alliance will stop me. A Michel, London Westminster
Cllr Alan Craig and the Christian Choice is my vote for London. We need to return to Christian values of marriage, care for the poor, wise spending of money, not casinos. Cllr Craig is addressing all these issues. Who else is? Sid Cordle, Plaistow
I would not vote Tory in a million years, but I am sick, sick, sick of Ken .... can't be worse, so I fear I might vote Borris Helena, South London
Ken became Mayor London on a backlash against Tony Blair, the Labour Party machinations and because of his past record for London. In the past eight years Londoners have come to realise why he had been blacklisted by Labour. He is arrogant, petty and nasty. He listens to no-one, launches personal attacks when anyone disagrees with him and has sidled up to some of the most undemoctratic regimes to attempt to prove his revolutionary ideals remain. This week he went too far when he stood alongside China as that Communist terror state murdered Tibetan nationals in their own capital. By doing so he brings discredit not only on himself but all Londoners. He will also make many turn against his own cherished London Olympics. Geno, Streatham
l do not think the C-charge is fair to the public as all the embassies in London refuse to pay and l think it is another tax on the public. It has incresed delivery charges to shops and l believe it is him that is poluting London by stoping the trafic from moving. He has got it so wrong john burke, ruislip
Livingstone has proved one thing to all Londoners. He is a dangerous, conceited megalomaniac. In the unlikely event that he is re-elected, he will simply resume ripping off all tax-payers to pursue his own narrow-minded personal agenda. The man is a total hypocrite, prattling on about car-users who need them to go about their business, while leaving his dirty great carbon foot-print all over the globe and wasting our money on good-will trips which do nothing for those who keep him in 'expenses' !! Chris Hall, New Malden, Surrey
Anything but Ken. We voted for him last time (twice) because there was no real alternative. Now, at last, there is a very real and very good alternative. An alternative that - unlike Ken - isn't monstrously arrogant, and - unlike Ken -does not believe that London's ills can be solved by throwing yet another big party to distract everyone. Good luck Boris. I'm a recent convert, but you've got my vote. Franco, Kew
I think Ken has done a reasonable job and should be given the opportunity to finish what he has started. Ken is the only politician in charge in this country willing to make uncomfortable and sometimes unpopular decisions for the greater good of society. If you look at transport, London is the only part of this country, and indeed the only major city in the world, where there has been a significant modal shift from cars to public transport. He has held down fares to benefit Londoners and taken over an ailing rail franchise with bold plans for a significant amount of investment. I am quite happy for public transport travelling Londoners like me to benefit from these improvements at the expense of reckless individuals who favour high polluting 4x4 vehicles. John, South London
The only compensation I would have if Boris got in is that the mess he would create would definitely not put the Tories back into central government. I bet there are a few very worried top Tories out there if he wins. Ken has made this into one of the biggest jobs in the world and Boris is not an international politician which Ken is - and whoever wins has to match up to very high expecatations for London and the rest of the world. Sorry Boris. Bill, London NW3
Livingstone says he wants a positive campaign without a negative slanging match,well Livingstone stick to your word and stop calling everyone racist who won't agree with you then maybe you might have a chance. Sidney, Covent Garden
Remember if you want rid of Livingstone and his cronies don't select him in any way shape or form,NO second preference vote either for Livingstone. Frank Heaps, SW 10
Ken Livingstone should be the next Mayor of London. He has the vision for a better London and london Transport. Minal Bhatt, London
Ken makes it expensive to travel, and is nasty to anyone who does not agree with him. I commute on a motorcycle and believe using bus lanes would make my travelling in to the city safer for me and cyclists and pedestrians. But Ken says if I want that I should vote for Boris so I will. Boris at least listens to what other people say without the nasty comments and is open to fresh ideas. Terry Donovan, Barking
Ken has wasted taxpayers' money in his trips abroad. One example is his trip to India where he took several useless 'celebrities' with him (at the taxpayers' expense). He was supposed to be promoting investment in London, but why did he need them with him? His aide Lee Jasper is also at the centre of several sleaze scandals, but Ken still supports him. Ken's 'Low Emissions Zone' is a sham, charging for vehicles which are essential in delivering goods in London, while completely ignoring cars. It just shows that Ken is after money, not a reduction in pollution. It's also ridiculous how Ken promotes unelected groups who claim to represent society, such as the Muslim Council of Great Britain. I urge people not to put Ken as either of their 2 choices for the Mayoral election, or he'll get in on 'second choice' votes like before. Robert Cunningham, Harrow
Alan Craig. At lease he has ideals, is a christian and supports family values. sally brooks, south london
Ken Livingstone had the strength of conviction to shun George W Bush during his London 'love in' with Blair and for that he deserves enormous respect. A Webb, Greenhithe Kent
In the first Mayoral election it was necessary for Londoners to vote for Ken to show that they would not put up with London being tampered with by Westminster which abolished the GLC and tried to prevent Ken from standing. Now we see that he is unpleasant with no respect for London or Londoners, ignoring his own public consultation exercises when they produce the wrong answer. Get rid of him! Boris is the only candidate with a chance. Vote Boris. Matt, Walthamstow
Mr Livingstone has exposed himself too many times with crass comments and a complete misunderstanding of the common Londoners wishes. Sometimes it's better the devil you know but I feel this is one occasion where a change would be for the good. I will not be voting Livingstone. Andy, Ashford
I'm giving my first vote to Alan Craig. I do want someone with clear moral values on the Assembly. He is the only candidate with business experience. He has also lived with, and helped the poorest in London. He has real life solutions to some of the complicated social issues which we face today. (My Second vote is going to Boris because I want ken out.) John Lumgair, Streatham
Theres no one to touch Ken Livingstone. I've worked and driven around London for the last 14 years and the C-charge is the best thing to happen in london in years. It's much better since the charge the trips abroad will bring in millions to London. As for the Ł25 a day for 4x4s - he's bang on there. They are totaly not needed in a city centre c may , biggin hill
It's time for Livingstone to go. He's strangling London and it's population with his schemes. He's totally self serving and seems to be unaccountable. Until voting time. Don't let him back in. don burn, london
Livingstone has proved he is not up to the job by not listening to Londoners or even himself,just like a child he throws temper tantrums if he wont get his way,and screams racist at anyone who wont agree with him,so like a child throwing a tantrum he should be ignored. So don't vote for Livingstone. F.S.H, London
I really wish every voter in greater London votes intelligently and rejects Ken Livingstone. He has some really extremist backers. Anyone who reads comments on You Tube against his opponents would see the sort of extremist and unpleasant people that back him. Ken Livingstone is a disgrace to London. Keep him out of power forever. Anne Evans, Hounslow, England
I will be voting as first choide for Alan Craig. Yeah, you say 'Who?' Exactly. It's all too easy to vote for the names you hear every day. He is an independent who really wants to see something done to support families, relationships & local social cohesion. He has plans to help those who can't afford London's rediculously over-priced homes. That's what will really make a difference to Londoners. With the voting system in London if enough people vote for the independent candidates it really does get noticed. Go for it! Marcus, Cricklewood
As we look to select a mayor, let's remember the basics - someone who has a track record of wise, consistent and compassionate service in his/her present community is a good start. What a candidate has been doing is arguably the most reliable indication of what the will do if elected, not what they say. After all, it shouldn't need an election win to kick start service to a community should it? I will be voting for Alan Craig. Rele, London
Unless people are told how the voting system is structured Ken Livingstone will definitely get in again if he is voted as second choice. If you do not want him in again you must not vote for him at all. Also it should be made clear that you must make 2 votes or your paper will be voided and he will get in again. The safest way is to submit 2 votes but leave Ken Livingstone off the paper completely. It is up to the media to educate the public on how this voting system works. If they do not it will be too late. When Ken Livingstone was interviewed on LBC Radio on Thursday. A member of the public told him he did not want Ken in again and he was going to vote for Brian Paddick. Livingstone asked him 'who will be your second choice?' and he replied 'well you I suppose'. Livingstone replied 'wonderful'. Which says it all. DO NOT PUT KEN LIVINGSTONE ON THE PAPER. David, Beckenham
I am much heartened to see so much serious deliberation on this subject. As a Londoner of some sixty years, I have observed for roughly half that time the shenanigans and machinations of Ken Livingstone while he pursued what can only be described as a lust for power. It would be supremely naďve of those on the receiving end of Livingstone’s selective largesse to believe that justice was being dispensed upon the righteous and the ungodly were getting their just deserts; it may feel most satisfying but Livingstone’s dictatorship does not bring the community together. That should be one of the Mayor’s primary aims and this man has no concern for it whatsoever. This Mayor should go for many reasons, not least because of his divisive nature and the policies which result. Alan Wenman, Ruislip
Candidates from the smaller parties aren't getting a look in. Alan Craig, from Christian Choice, is putting his finger on the issues that really make us itch; and he's coming up with pragmatic policies and ideas that offer long term solutions to deep rooted problems that affect us all across the capital. He deserves a wider hearing. Look up www.thechristianchoice.org.uk and you'll see what I mean. Let the media give him a voice and Londoners give him a chance in May! Peter, Kingston
I don't care who it is next time - so long as its not Ken. I feel much the same way about the Labour Party. Isobel, Hammersmith
I'm voting for Alan Craig. He's the only one with the guts to say what needs to be said, even if it isn't politically correct, e.g. opposing the super-casino and supporting the traditional family. The root cause of our broken society is the breakdown of traditional families and he seems to be the only one who recognises this. Clive Copus, Balham
The best candidate for London Mayor is ALAN CRAIG, representing the Christian People's Alliance. He's standing up for the people of London as the CHRISTIAN CHOICE Candidate. He's campaigning for safer streets, stress free transport, putting people and communities before the needs of big business, and he's campaigning against the mega mosque in East London. Ken Livingstone used to be good but has lost his way. Alan Craig will uphold the Christian heritage of this city without the usual racist frip frap we get from some other people who claim to look after the heritage of this city. http://africanmum.blogspot.com Anne Evans, Hounslow
I am amused by the antics of the current Mayor and his administration, I'm also deeply suspicious of the other 2 main contenders. One who relies on his previous career as a copper, and was that a success ?? The other who looks like he'll have a whale of a time, but will it actually address what Londoners need: Justice, tolerance and hope. But what about integrity, Can we see more from Alan Craig and the Christian Choice manifesto. From what I’ve read and heard, he speaks sincerely and for the people he currently represents in his locality, in East London. Whatever there background and culture he has the support from all the groups in his Newham constituency. There is an alternative. You have my support Alan. Pete , Wallington
I will be voting for Ken Livingstone. He has more than delivered for Londoners and demonstrated that he can lead and make decisions that no other politicians dare approaching such as congestion charges which succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams and which other international cities are now copying. His approach to all key policy areas is exemplar to all leaders. Ali Ahmed , Forest Gate
I wish Nick Ferrari was standing. He is a man of the London people. He talks to them for 3 hours every day on LBC and knows what their problems are. I'm sure he will give people what they want not just what he wants, like so many politicians do. sheila, finchley
The congestion charge is becoming a joke. It should be kept to the one place it was originaly suggested but it seems to be growing ever outward to other areas. We don't need anymore expenditure. It's one charge after another especially with the disposal of rubbish. Charging people for the least thing - it's just getting ridiculous in this country christine, south east london
Ken likes to spend other people's money on trips abroad. London transport is unreliable expensive and dangerous. Get rid of Ken sandra, woolwich
Time for a change for the better. More support for oaps and less money spent on officials holidays. Congestion charge a joke. chris, london
I think it is time for Ken Livingstone to go. We need a fresh approach. loraine carter, london se18
Livingstone did not win the last election, he got in by the back door through the second choice candidate so this time make sure he never gets back in and DO NOT select him as 1st 2nd or even 3rd choice. If you elect Livingstone you will be voting for: The highest congestion charges; The most expensive public transport in the world; The highest crime rate, and continued lies about accountability, KEEP HIM OUT..... Frank,, Chelsea
Ken Livingstone of course. When even the Parliament is infested with thieves I can see no one as honest and selfless as our Red Ken Ashok Mahajan, London
I don't like Ken Livingstone. It is definitely time for him to go. He is arrogant and also he is wasting the rate payers money. What is the point of having a London assembly if he does what he wants. Ertughrul, East Finchley
Boris for Mayor. So refreshing and so sensible. Won't make it a sin to drive a car in London. cyndy cale, Bromley Kent
Was it 20 years ago that I attended a meeting addressed by a young politicain & was uplifted by his idealism & passion? What do we have now? - an oligarch who treats London as his own personal fiefdom & surrounds himself with sychophants, cronies & pc zealots. There has not been such a corruption & betrayal of ideals since Napoleon in Animal Farm! The only thing that depresses me more is when I look at the alternatives...God help us! Gerard Gregory, London E11
For all of those people that do not currently live in the Rip-off CONgestion zone, beware Red Ken will extend it east and south, you will also pay! george dorman, Bexleyheath
I hope people can see that Ken has gone over the top. He presents distortions as facts, bullies any opposing voices and resorts to class war. This is unacceptable for the mayor of a world city. Get rid of him. james, Marylebone
Time for change, enough is enough, Ken needs to go, he treats everyone with such contempt, wastes money left right and centre and there is very little to show for it all. He pretends to consult with the public then ignores any of these consultations that go against him. I don't understand how anyone could vote for him again. Let's have Boris in, he can do no worse and at the very least he won't cost council tax payers as much for so little visible benefit John, Enfield
I will be voting for Richard Barnbrook. He has the right policies for London. Dennis, Brent
I'm absolutely fed up with Ken Livingstone (even tho I did vote for him 8 years ago!). It's definitely time for a change. He's become autocratic & so self-serving, he's GOT TO GO. Costs of public transport are horrendous & there's no justification for constantly increasing prices. I never imagined I'd ever vote for a Tory, but realy think Boris Johnson has good ideas & should be given a chance to implement them. Christine Hill, Bromley
I will vote for Boris and so too will my husband and my 2 daughters (5 in total. Ken lied about keeping the Routemasters and has lied about everything since then. The buses are no longer safe now that he has give free passes to thousands of louts who terrify other passengers. And no one pays on the dreadful bendy ones either! Transport in London is dreadful in every which way and unsafe. Boris will sort it out. D Simmonds, London, London
We OAPs are hoping for Brian Paddick because he represents the needs of the elderly - down with crime, and save our post offices. Ken has had 12 years and all we got was a freedom pass and an increasing GLA bill for the olympics none of us will go to! because we are too poor scrapping together council tax payments and GLA money. Lib Dems promise end of council tax. ICENI BUSINESS, WHITE HART LANE - TOTTENHAM
I want Brian Paddick to win as I think he would be tougher on criminals than the other candidates. That is the biggest issue that affects me. I want to know that I am safe going home at night. I wouldn't mind if the Greens got in either, but I am bored by Boris and Ken, I don't really relate to them. Sam Harris, 23, student from Islington
Brian Paddick is very popular with local people who cannot afford "affordable" flats erected by the Local Labour Party and property developers Circle 33 or Family Mosaic. Brian wants MORE affordable RENTED PROPERTY, which makes sense. Why dont we control rental market like they do in SWEDEN and means test the "Lee Jaspers" who pay Ł90 per week but earn Ł112K? If a household (including sons and daughters) earns above Ł75K pa then they should be persuaded to buy the "affordable" homes, whilst those who have paid Nat Ins for over 10 years but are on household incomes of less than Ł30K in total should be given extra housing POINTS, immediately. iceni business, Tottenham
I would vote for a dead cat if it stood against Livingstone. He has been a disaster for London with the pointless congestion/pollution/soak-the-rich tax, which has failed to solve the traffic congestion problem. Public transport is as unreliable now as it was before he was elected but now it is even more expensive. We need a mayor who works for all Londoners, not just special interest groups and who doesn't do dodgy oil deals with South American dictators. Marc Levine, Edgware
I want Ken Livingstone to win as he is much better than that boffin Boris Johnson. He is already in post and he talks more lucidly. Boris has the wrong image for London and I don't think he is a serious contender. Peter Belsey, 52, administrator from Primrose Hill
I would vote for anyone, absolutely anyone, who had the slightest chance of ousting the complacent, ineffective, patronising, sneering, self-satisfied so-called administration allegedly led by Ken Livingstone. David Gill, Waltham Forest
I want Boris Johnson to win and I would vote for him tomorrow. I like him because he is a new face and everyone is fed up with Ken Livingstone. I am most concerned about transport because I am concerned about the Tubes. I wish things were cheaper because I spend a fortune on my Oyster card. Penny Kraunssoe, 58, caterer from Ladbroke Grove
I will vote for Boris Johnson because he is straightforward and to the point and he is a Conservative. The issue that affects me most is people coming to London and living off the state. I want someone who will get people back into work and get kids to go to school instead of staying at home. Mario Rooza, 34, chef from Pimlico
London has suffered enough under Mayor Livingstone and it is certainly time for a change. His policies seem to reflect what he would like outside his own front door and does not embrace popular belief of what is right for London. Implementing new fangled ideas that don't work or cause more public annoyance indicates 'his own back yard' mentality. Tony Islander, London E11
I have never voted in an election because I never thought it was worth it but I will in this one. I will vote for Ken Livingstone because he has the strongest environmental credentials. He has the strongest stance on aviation and because I am against a third Heathrow runway I support him. Peter Myers, 37, sustainability adviser from Notting Hill
I would vote for Boris Johnson because I have read the most about him. Transport is the biggest issue for me, I think it is too expensive to travel on the tube. I want him to bring the price down. Boris seems like a breath of fresh air. I would least like Ken Livingstone to get in, the more I hear about him the less I like. It is always good to have a change and he hasn't impressed me much. Raphaele Mendy, 26, a student from Ladbroke Grove
I will vote for One London Damian Hockney because he will end the war on motorists, and sweep away the high taxes, petty interference and nastiness and the whiff of political corruption around Ken Livingstone James Mason, South Croydon
I would vote for Gerrard Batten, as I feel the main parties are all just talk, and now act serious when its election time, but do not fulfill most of their promises when their are elected. Tareq Ashry 21, Kilburn
Livingstone presides over a nasty, bullying and intolerant regime. He is far too big for his boots and has to go. I am voting for Boris as London needs and deserves a change of leadership, not Livingstone who appears to believe that London is his personal plaything. Ralph Lawson, SE18 6SU
We need change to give the opportunity for a fresh approach. I hear very little on challenges to Mayor Livingstone's past expenditure (legal challenges, etc) and I am not happy that this area has been controlled in an efficient manner. It's worth going for a change - but I suggest the candidate who expects to be voted in, should face the camera and say "We will not tollerate inadeqancies" Brian, Ruislip
anyone but ken !!! tim, west london
I support Boris, full stop. The whole City of fed up with Ken's dictatorial "i know better" politics, waste of funds, pursuit of politics of envy and endless self-promotion. If half of Westminster, Chelsea and Kensington turn out - he is out, simple as that. Don't stay at home, London deserves better. VOTE - it is important. eric, 49 and fed up in westminster

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