Now, this is where it gets fun. The Tories are currently doing their classic “let’s set fire to our own tent for entertainment” routine. Last time it was Susan Hall, a former council leader with a big personality and a bigger love for fox hunting jokes (which went down like a lead balloon).
For 2028, whispers point to a few names. Andrew Boff, a seasoned London Assembly member, is always lurking. He’s a libertarian-leaning Conservative who rides a motorbike and enjoys a good scrap on Twitter.
Then there’s Paul Scully, the former minister for London. He’s a softer, more suburban Tory who once said he’d "smash" the drugs gangs. Problem is, the Conservative brand in London is about as popular as a wet Monday in Zone 1. Their main pitch will be “Sadiq is too focused on the inner city,” but they’ll need a candidate who can actually crack a joke without offending a pigeon.
The Wildcard: The Liberal Democrats
The Lib Dems are the political equivalent of the friend who shows up to the party with a weird board game. They rarely win, but they always have the best ideas about potholes.
Their rumoured candidate is Rob Blackie, a tech entrepreneur and former party strategist. He’s genuinely funny, pro-bike, and wants to make London a "15-minute city" (don’t worry, it’s not a conspiracy, it just means you can get a pint within walking distance).
Realistically, the Lib Dems will target second place in central London and hope to siphon votes from both Labour and the Greens. Their campaign will be full of words like "evidence-based" and "consensus," which is lovely but rarely wins elections.
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