The west London constituency is currently represented by Sir John Randall who is standing down next year. Sir John secured a 11,216 majority at the 2010 election.
Sebastian Coe is public’s preferred Tory candidate for Mayor
With the support of 24% of those asked, the former London Olympics boss is comfortably ahead of his nearest rival, Apprentice star Karen Brady (12%).
Mind the gap – a challenge for all politicians
London Assembly member Roger Evans says an increase in the number of government tiers means it’s inevitable that some politicians will hold short-term dual mandates.
60% say Boris should quit City Hall “immediately” if elected as MP
A YouGov poll for the Sunday Times shows that 59% of Londoners and 60% of national voters believe he should quit City Hall “immediately” if elected as an MP in May.
Boris would use Commons return to “advocate” for greater City Hall powers
Supporters of Boris Johnson have dismissed claims that his planned return to the Commons would render him a “part-time” Mayor, insisting he’d use his election to argue for greater powers for City Hall.
