Boris might not know what he is talking about but surely his colleagues in the Tory party are on the ball? Down here in the *rse end of Kent, the local MP, Roger Gale writes in the local press to tell us how he has been meeting with the aviation minister to promote the use of Manston as an alternative both to Boris Island and to expansion of Heathrow. The Leader of Kent County Council, Mr. Carter, is vehemently opposed to Boris's plans and has also been promoting the use of Manston as an alternative. Some unkind souls have suggested that Manston is a non-starter because it is in the middle of nowhere. I would describe it as East of that location. Still, what do I know? I'm just relying on my elected representatives to do their research before making suggestions that might waste millions of pounds.