The Mayor made several anouncements before the recent elections that the airport would be closed if Labour did well. On this group we know him well enough to understand that it was simply another of his tall tales but spreading these stories is undoubtedly an impediment to recruiting. He has also recently acknowledged that his fall from grace is now having an adverse affect on Teesworks and the Airport and calling a local MP a coward and a liar on Radio 4 this week but refusing to answer legitimate questions does not help the Airport.