I would like Khan to win because it would be a timely reminder before the next general election of how much damage an extremist Labour administration can create in a short period of time.

But seemingly it is no peril that Mr G's interesting company includes the current Mayor (with whom of course Mr G has shared a platform) who is recorded by BBC News website as follows:

"a 2002 article in which Mr Johnson referred to the Queen being greeted in Commonwealth countries by "flag-waving piccaninnies".

... claimed he also said that he expected, during a mooted visit by Tony Blair to the Congo, that "the tribal warriors will all break out in watermelon smiles to see the big white chief".

Edited by legaleagle (06 Apr 2016 7.25pm)

Bring back Boris.
It's an irrelevant position in the grand scheme of things but at least, to the masses, he brought humour.
Job done.

You appear to find a perfectly rational point to not be cogent on the seeming basis that its a view you don't share.

My point was a simple one: If you are going to say don't vote for someone on the basis of someone they know/shared a platform with being unpalatable,be consistent and even handed,rather than simply biased.

If you shouldn't vote for Khan because he shared a platform with someone who has expressed some dodgy views,also don't vote for Mr G who has associated with and shed a platform with Boris,someone who has expressed dodgy views.

I certainly don't agree with the Imam's views.I am aware Khan has been the subject of criticism from "extremist" elements within the UK Islamist community for his pro gay rights stance.The East London Advertiser,reporting a public meeting in 2008:

"The leader of the British wing of Hizb ut-Tahrir was applauded as he called on Muslims to work outside the political system and concentrate on grass roots initiatives such as building madrassas and mosques.

He also attacked Muslim MPs including Sadiq Khan for voting for gay rights and failing to defend Muslim Sharia laws."

Anyone who has been following the campaign closely can see the Tories have been trying to taint Khan with the "extremist" card as a political smear to try and deter voters for some time.That should be seen for the nonsense it is,regardless of his personal merits or otherwise as a candidate.