#VoteBike - 2012 London Mayoral elections

I think this is a symptom of the fact we are electing a Mayor. Having so much power in one office must be the reason the Mayoral candidates are often so self-important or egotistic.

It's such a shame that the Mayor tends to overshadow the London assembly which is full of less famous, less egotistic politicians who are experts in their field. Why do we need one all powerful personality?

I'd ditch the Mayoral system, say good bye to Boris and Ken and give the power to the assembly. The same way parliament works and the same way most councils work. If there is no fame or fortune to seek London would be run by people who are there for the right reasons and we wouldnt have to bother with all this personality politics.

That's exactly what Ken wants to do.