In case you hadn't heard:
The administration of the London mayor, Boris Johnson, has been dealt a blow with the resignation of one of its most highly rated executives. Tim O'Toole, described as the capital's best public servant, has resigned as managing director of the London Underground, according to well-informed sources.
Full story courtesy of Dan Milmo, whose "well-informed sources" did not lie. The question now is who can be found to replace O'Toole? The money might be good, but not as good as plenty of public transport high-flyers make from, say, running private bus empires. Who cares enough about fixing the Tube to put up with the endless grief?
Here's the mayor's farewell tweet:
Will miss Tim O Toole. Great man but transatlantic relations must surely be pretty tough. Good luck mate.
Expect a more formal public farewell in the morning at MQT.
