Gradually, cautiously I'm growing fonder of my theory that, unlikely as it may seem, Boris will eventually be undone by indifference. The first line from Christian Wolmar's latest broadside:
The most disappointing aspect of Boris Johnson's mayoral performance is that his transport policies are so boring and predictable.
Perhaps it would be a problem for any Tory mayor: the inherent Conservative instinct not to intervene means appearing not to be doing anything much at all in a job that's all about a clear and vivid strategy. Progressive London has linked approvingly to Wolmar's piece. With its conference approaching, it might do well to forget calling Boris a twit and toff reactionary and start depicting him instead as deadly dull.
