David Cameron describes ‘ambitious’ Boris Johnson as a Conservative ‘titan’ – Telegraph

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04:  Prime Minis...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Prime Minister David Cameron, listens to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson deliver his speech to delegates at the Conservative Party Conference on October 4, 2011 in Manchester, England. Later Theresa May, Secretary of State for the Home Department and Minister for Women and Equalities, will announce plans to clamp down on illegal immigrants and foreign criminals hiding behind the human rights act to avoid be deported. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

This is an interesting article in the Telegraph. Check it out!

David Cameron describes ‘ambitious’ Boris Johnson as a Conservative ‘titan’ – Telegraph.

When will Boris make his move to maximize the “Olympics” effect?

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The Elusive Economic Lift of the Olympics – NYTimes.com

 

English: Mayor of London, Boris Johnson poses ...

English: Mayor of London, Boris Johnson poses for a photo prior to ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ on September 14, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Economix blog at the NYT takes a look at the economic benefit of the Olympics. Check it out!

The Elusive Economic Lift of the Olympics – NYTimes.com.

Over the coming months, the media will relentlessly ask questions about the economic benefits, when there are so many other pressing economic and social challenges.

Personally, I fear that it will be an increasingly challenging time for UK Prime Minister, David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne. I sense that London Mayor, Boris Johnson, will gain a political bounce. Perhaps, backbench Tory MPs will press for a change of leadership?

What do you think?

 

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