Boris Johnson has just proved his immense pulling power by being the leading item on today’s World at One. Go Boris.
BBC online coverage here.
Boris says:
I am happy to confirm that I have today put my name forward to be the Conservative Candidate for London Mayor.
I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received from so many people across London. I intend to remain an MP and will continue to represent the people of Henley, as I have done since 2001. I have, however, resigned from the frontbench as Shadow Minister for Higher Education with immediate effect.
London is an outstandingly varied and beautiful place and it deserves a proper debate. I want to bring fresh ideas to the Capital and offer a new direction for Londoners. I believe that the Mayor of London should keep things simple and direct his or her intellectual energy at the core problems that affect people’s everyday lives. I look forward to announcing my detailed proposals later in the summer, should I be fortunate enough to be shortlisted by the Conservative Party.
Even the greatest cities have further greatness in them. I will stand for a greater London and for putting the smile back on London’s face.