I have never received so many calls and emails so quickly in response to any political event.  Clearly things are turning heavily against Labour and at a pace which must be scaring the life out of them.

The details of this latest bribe are becoming clearer and it is the likes of police officers, nurses and teachers who are going to feel the pain, now that the poorest in work have had some of the damage to their pay packets

repaired.

Not only are people not stupid - they can see through a cynical ploy to apease Labour MPs - they are wise to the spin.  This tax change should never have been brought in and now it is being 'fixed' it is causing further billions to be borrowed at a time when government borrowing is already out of control.  As a teacher said to me last night, a fine example to set to young people at a time when debt is causing misery to millions, many of whom can no longer afford to pay their mortgages.

Another senseless and needless death of a young innocent person on London's streets.  This time an Eltham lad.  My thoughts like those of every other decent person are with his family and friends.

What posesses someone to kill a 16 year old boy?  His dad described him as a "fine young fella".  What a waste of a young life.

This violence has to end.  I am sure the Police will do everything they can to catch the person responsible for this and when they do, I hope the full force of the criminal justice system crushes the evil piece of work. 

Correction: I stated above that Jimmy Mizen was from Eltham.  In actual fact, he attended school in Eltham but lived in Lewisham. (14/5/08)

The appointment of Ray Lewis as Deputy Mayor for young people with a special responsibility to help get Black youths 'out of the court room and into the board room' is an inspired choice.  He has a proven history of helping young people who feel powerless to find a new direction and make something of themselves.

I am also delighted to see Richard Barnes appointed as the (statutory) Deputy Mayor.  He is a friend and someone whose judgement I have come to value.  I am also pleased to see Kit Malthouse has been recognised for his talents which he more than demonstrated when a Westminster councillor.  These and others who have been appointed show that not only does Boris have the vision for our city, he has the team to implement real change.

Since Boris achieved a huge victory over Ken - an achievement many thought impossible even a few months ago - I have seen some in the media trying to re-run the campaign, dragging quotes from yesteryear from the archives (usually out of context) to undermine the man who scored a 6% lead over Livingstone. 

The Wright Stuff on Channel 5 is a prime example (where a Scottish presenter who doesn't even have a vote in London was 'shocked' that people could have done such a thing as vote for Boris) and the BBC which could barely spit the result out, such was the bitterness.

For all those in the media who have enjoyed the last decade of laughing at the Conservatives and constantly repeating how unelectable we were, time to wake up and smell the coffee.  Not only does a Conservative Mayor run London, we have 11 GLA Members, we won nearly 300 additional council seats across England and Wales, we control more local authorities than all other major parties combined and yes, we fully intend to win the trust of people to win the next general election. 
None of this happened by magic.  We have worked hard and formulated policies people find attractive.  That is why millions of people supported our candidates last week.  It's called democracy and if you find it hard to cope with I suggest you find a less challenging job.