More on the intriguing tale of Cable running for Mayor
Some readers have interpreted yesterday's blog on Vince Cable as me saying Cable will run as coalition candidate for London Mayor.
Perhaps I didn't make myself clear, but I wasn't intending to say that at all.
I was merely saying that David Morden's suggestion that this was being discussed in Downing Street was quite intriguing, since it would have an number of attractions for the leaders of both coalition parties.
Personally, I think the chances of Cable actually running for Mayor are pretty slim.
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Comment number 1.
At 17th Aug 2010, Phillip wrote:In other words you got it wrong again or the victim of a spin doctor. Again!
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At 17th Aug 2010, Boho_Dotcom wrote:Eric Pickles is what I've always thought a should look like
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At 18th Aug 2010, DavidMorden wrote:"I can't see Vince wanting to be Mayor! Or indeed wanting to stand for Mayor!" (but you discussed it though didn't you Minister?) It must be that the 'B*s' haven't told Vince yet......
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At 19th Aug 2010, stevie wrote:they are going to kick poor old Vince upstairs... say no, Vince
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At 20th Aug 2010, stevie wrote:Eric Pickles is a Baron Hardup appearing in Panto or Landberger Gessler (remember him circa Robin Hood B/W late fifties ITV or shall we just settle for the good old Sheriff of Nottingham....
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