I still can’t believe that over a million people voted for bumbling Boris Johnson, and that he is now mayor of London. 

Actually I can believe it.  There are so many posh twits in London who would have voted for him.  And also people who are too young to appreciate the full horror of a Conservative government.  What a nightmare.

That said, in his acceptance speech at City Hall on Friday, Boris was rather gracious about Ken, and I hope that they can find a way to work together.  I suppose we have no choice but to give him the benfit of the doubt now.

On a brighter note, I went to pick up my lovely new Miele vacuum cleaner yesterday!  I know it sounds boring, but this little beauty is going to change my life! (or least make my flat appear a bit cleaner)

Check out this website if you live in London - it’s supposed to help you decide who to vote for in the forthcoming elections.

I’ve just taken the test myself and this is what I discovered …

Mayoral Elections

My views were apparently most similar to Ken Livingstone and Sîan Berry of the Greens, closely followed by Lindsey German of the Left List.  My views were least like Richard Barnbrook (BNP) and Gerrard Batten (UKIP) - there’s a relief!

London Assembly Elections

According to Vote Match, I again agree most closely with Labour and the Greens, closely followed by the Left List.  Alarmingly, after that, my views are most similar to vile George Galloway’s Respect Party.  And my views are most dissimilar to UKIP, BNP and One London (who??).

At the moment, I’m still not sure who I’ll be voting for (although not Boris, and none of the extreme right-wing nutters, obviously).  I’ll take time to read all the bumf before making my decision.

I’m a bit disappointed that Brian Paddick wasn’t higher up on my list as he’s the one I’ve been drawn to thus far (although, it would seem, without actually knowng what he stands for!). 

Let me know how you get on, if you take the test.  Who will you be voting for on 1st May? (And why?)