Lynne backs Brian for Mayoralty

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Lynne backs Brian for Mayoralty

By Richard Huzzey | Fri 3rd August 2007 - 2:30 am

Top MP, blogger and former GLA member Lynne Featherstone has soared into the lead on Lib Dem Voice’s poll for a London Mayor candidate.

But before anyone gets excited at the prospect of Mayor Lynne, she’s already said on her own blog that a mayoral run’s out of the question, and encourages our readers to support cop Brian Paddick instead…

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7 Comments

Peter Black 3rd Aug '07 - 7:08am

Is Brian Paddick a member/potential candidate then?
Stuart 3rd Aug '07 - 8:47am

“Soared into the lead” is a little generous. I have just checked the number and 32 people back her, against 25 for Brian Paddick.

I voted for Brian, but like Peter, to be honest, I don’t know if he’s a party member. I have seen him at my gym though.
boldkevin 3rd Aug '07 - 9:18am

Stuart, did you tell him he could be the next mayor of London.
Stuart 3rd Aug '07 - 12:22pm

I should have tried to talk him into standing, but perhaps it would have just seemed like the weirdest chat-up ever.
Peter Dunphy 3rd Aug '07 - 9:17pm

Brian Paddick is a party member
Mike Cox 3rd Aug '07 - 11:25pm

And its just been on the news he wants to be the LD candidate!
Stuart 3rd Aug '07 - 11:36pm

Yes, this story is in tomorrow’s Times (I just bought a copy on Oxford Street). Go Brian – he’s got some much more experience and gravitas than bumbling Boris.