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Lawrence Fox candidate for Mayor of London

(86 Posts)
Witzend Thu 11-Mar-21 12:37:17

Goodness, who on earth would vote for him? If mayoral candidates stand to lose their deposits, same as would-be MPs in general elections, I would happily bet that he’ll lose his.

Galaxy Thu 11-Mar-21 12:35:47

I agree I think he is quite a disturbed man.

sodapop Thu 11-Mar-21 12:33:37

It's a no from me as well, I saw this item with a picture of LF smoking. Great example.

trisher Thu 11-Mar-21 12:15:16

I suppose so. It's just hard to do when you know he has had such a privileged life. But I suppose that's the thing about mental health it crosses all boundaries. I remember his father having a mid life crisis and leaving acting to join an evangelical (I think) christian group.

Rosie51 Thu 11-Mar-21 12:01:37

I agree with Peasbottom. There isn't a chance he'd get elected with our diverse London population, but I also think he's mentally ill and needs help. Of course he needs to instigate that help himself, but I don't think he's likely to do so while he engenders such responses as he presently does. While he's made some dreadful statements I do feel sympathy for his obvious downward mental spiral.
trisher you call him delusional. As I'm sure you know that is a mental disorder. Is he not to be pitied rather than mocked?

trisher Thu 11-Mar-21 11:43:23

He apparently thinks young people want the city opened up and so will vote for him. Delusional or what?

Riverwalk Thu 11-Mar-21 11:39:39

Interesting that the 'Tory donor' isn't backing the Tory candidate grin

But he's another dope.

Lucca Thu 11-Mar-21 11:36:22

River walk . Exactly.

Riverwalk Thu 11-Mar-21 11:32:43

That's a no from me!

He's just attention-seeking and doesn't stand a chance.

What is it with these deniers - don't they think that politicians of all persuasions would open up our cities right this minute if it were safe to do so?

Peasblossom Thu 11-Mar-21 10:29:56

I don’t for one minute think a city as diverse as London will vote him in. His actions become more bizarre as time goes on.

Actually I think he’s a very disturbed man who needs some professional help.

trisher Thu 11-Mar-21 10:11:50

So LF is standing as a candidate for Mayor. Would you vote for him? He is apparently backed by a Tory donor. He plans to open up the city after the elections on 6th May and get rid of any covid restrictions.