How is it having more control if there is double the immigration as there would be under an Australian style points system?

Britain cannot compete with China or Taiwan on price; we compete on skills, on arts and culture.

How is it having more control if there are young people stifled the opportunities that we had?

There is one school of thought that says Mayors should cut ribbons, be funny and be a buffoon. The other school of thought is that we can do more. Scotland is getting more powers. Wales is getting more powers. Greater Manchester. London needs more powers.

How is it having more control if there are businesses from China, India, America choosing Germany and France over London?

I am the only candidate for mayor of London with the experience of being a transport minister.

Most employers I speak to, they want to create jobs and give decent salaries. Some small and medium companies say to me they cannot afford to pay the living wage. I say "what about if I gave you a business rate cut?" and they say, yes, ok. We want companies which are skilled up, generating more profit, more corporation tax - we should not be embarrassed at success, as long as they pay their taxes.