Sadiq Khan MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for London, responding to Boris Johnson announcing that he will seek selection to stand in the 2015 General Election, said:

“Boris Johnson’s announcement reveals how weak David Cameron is and how out of touch the Tories remain. Rather than focusing on helping the millions of Britons suffering from the cost-of-living crisis, the Tories are increasingly turning inwards, focused on leadership battles to come, with David Cameron powerless to do anything about it.

“As Londoners know to their cost, beneath the bluster Boris Johnson is wedded to the same Tory policies as his Government - the only thing that separates him from David Cameron is his view on who he wants to head their party. 

“Today has also shown Londoners that, when they need a mayor prepared to address the big challenges facing their city, Boris Johnson’s priority is succeeding David Cameron rather than serving their interests.

“What Britain needs is a change of direction – for all their squabbles over who leads them, all the Tories offer is more of the same failed policies.“