Last night the four hopefuls to be the next Conservative candidate for Mayor of London took part in a hustings hosted by the Croydon and Sutton GLA seat.
Andrew Boff, Syed Kamall, Zac Goldsmith and Stephen Greenhalgh spoke about their vision for London and took questions from the audience about thier core policies, including solving the issue of housing, protecting police numbers and improving transport links, particularly to south London.
Stephen Greenhalgh was first to speak. Stephen is currently the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in London and has former success in fighting Labour by winning back Hammersmith & Fulham council from them for the first time since 1968. Stephen has a track record of cutting taxes and cutting crime.
Andrew Boff was next on the stage. Andrew is a London-wide member of the Greater London Assembly (GLA) and Leader of the Conservative group on the GLA. He was previously a councillor in Hillingdon and has a record of winning votes from people who have never voted Conservative before. Andrew has a track record on innovative ways to improving housing.
Zac Goldsmith was third. Zac is currently the MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, fighting off the Lib Dems and returning in May 2015 with one of the biggest majorities in London. Zac has led campaigns against Heathrow expansion, pressed for free parking to help small shops in his constituency, stopped plans to charge families for enjoying Richmond Park, stopped the sell off of playing fields, secured significant extra funds for Kew Gardens, secured funding for a new secondary school and much more.
Syed Kamall was the final one to speak. Syed is a MEP for London, leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament and leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) in the European Parliament. Syed has a track record in standing up for Londoners and getting the best deal for our city. Syed's priorities include doubling the amount of housing being built in London, promote opportunity for all and promote a community based approach to tackle radicalism.
If you've signed up to vote in the Open Primary, you have until 10am on Wednesday 30th September 2015 to vote for who you want to see as the next Conservative candidate for London Mayor.