44% of Londoners would prefer a Silver-Boris Thames airport, against 24% wanting Heathrow expansion
That's because Boris is being strangely quiet on the affect that closing LHR would have on West London. Why Cameron isn't using this in defence of the third runway I dont know. Especially with his chums along the Thames corridor.
Regarding Boris lets get real. He has done well to get where he is and has done that by playing the buffoon. This is something he does quite well and whilst this may help you get into a role that requires a 'personality' such as Mayor, it will not get you into number 10.
Politics now is just about self promotion in order to land lucrative work outside of the political role. Look at Vince Cable, he earns approx £250,000 on the side through after dinner speaking and various consulting roles. Compare this to his actual salary.
The trick is to get your name known as much as possible by being in the headlines whilst in the political job. After this the offers will come in for positions on various boards and media work. Just look at Blair? Once your name starts to fade maybe do a stint again just to get your price up.
Boris has done well out of the Olympics, the job of Mayor has been perfect for him but if he is not careful he will end up in the Big Brother house before number 10.