I noted yesterday that a succession of stories damaging to Mayor Johnson had appeared in the Standard following its "U-turn" headline about the WEZ last week that so enraged City Hall.
Simon Fletcher too has explored the theme, pointing out that yesterday's story about Boris failing to keep a promise about installing water fountains in parks alleged that this was "the latest in a series of U-turns and delays in policy by the Mayor."
Simon reckons that these words, implying that Boris is inefficient and failing to deliver on pledges, will be a big worry to his media team. Well, Ken Livingstone's former chief of staff would say that, wouldn't he? But what's this from yesterday's Telegraph list of top 100 lefties?
73 (+16) Ken Livingstone
Initially the way Livingstone hung around City Hall watching Boris looked silly, but gradually it has made more sense - and kept Livingstone in the public eye in London. His single-minded dedication and some U-turns from the Mayor have also contributed to a gradual return to the limelight.
Not only a "U-turn" remark from Boris's own side but an unflattering contrast with Livingstone's "single-minded dedication." Coincidence or developing trend?
