Bob wrote:
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/local...682621,00.html

local politicians have
reservations about a directly elected mayor like London's "Red Ken" -
although the colour seems to have faded.

Faded? It's changed completely hasn't it? He's now green Ken pursuing a
Low Emissions Zone policy, which will mean the London to Brighton
Veteran Car Rally will never start from London again because none of
the eligible vehicles are built to Euro III standards!