From the Kent Messenger:
Boris Johnson has repeatedly snubbed requests to discuss his controversial plans for an island airport with leaders in Kent, according to letters obtained by the KM Group.
Correspondence between Cllr Paul Carter, the leader of Kent County Council and the Mayor of London reveal how the two have squared up over the scheme and how Boris Johnson fobbed off a succession of pleas to discuss it despite its potentially huge impact for Kent.
In a series of letters, released under the Freedom of Information Act, it also emerges that Cllr Carter urged the Mayor not to refer to the airport plan in the run-up to the county council election. He feared it could damage the Conservative party's prospects.
Read on for some interesting insights into the Mayor's lack of contact with his fellow Tory. The comment thread's good. I'm sure Team Boris was gung-ho for "Boris Island" when they went on that dredger ride a year ago. Are they still as up for it now?
