It’s the time of the year for wacky 2008 predictions here (Torygraph) and here (New Statesman). Between them they have John Reid, David Blunkett and Patricia Hewitt (but not the vocal Charles Clarke) declared missing and the Lib Dems going through another leadership contest. Meanwhile over at Harry’s Place there’s “what if?” speculation about Ken Livingstone packing it in. Fantasy fiction the lot but crystal ball gazing has I suppose got a better name for itself than navel-gazing.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:50 pm
mixtogether
Prognostication is free, so here’s a tip for ‘08…
The demise of extremist race politics will allow a new dialogue between different groups.
The spotlight will also shine on some of the backwards, village practices operating in some communities. This will be the first stirring of a paradigm shift over the next decade, where young people from previously traditional groups will be empowered to join the mainstream.
And Brian Paddick will be Mayor of London.
December 19, 2007 at 5:25 pm
parburypolitica
“Brian Paddick will be Mayor of London.” That made me laugh. Comedy talent like that, you should get on a stage.
December 19, 2007 at 6:17 pm
mixtogether
Well who do you think is going to get it?
Red Ken won’t survive the corruption scandal, and Boris is a disaster, so who else?
December 19, 2007 at 6:47 pm
parburypolitica
I think Ken is going to win. Even if Ken did fall under a bus and I don’t think allegations from a noted Boris supporter are going to do so but even hypothetically I don’t think Paddick wouldn’t get it as he is a Lib Dem and there are simply many more Labour and conservative supporters in London than the Lib Dem ones. Basically it’s Ken or Boris.
December 20, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Kit
Boris Johnson.
What a rosy future for us all. Sometimes I’m glad I live in Surrey.
December 20, 2007 at 12:31 pm
mixtogether
B.P. has been tucking in to the current city hall scandal…
Looks like he knows Lee Jasper of old.