Mayor's power increased

Interesting article in today's Guardian outlining plans to give London's mayor increased powers.

Launching the proposals today, the local government and communities minister, David Miliband, also outlined plans to make the mayor chair of the Metropolitan police authority for the first time, giving him a greater say over policing in the capital.

How long before we see US style mayorial elections in the UK?

This will hopefully include how soft on crime or not a particular candidate is!

Roll on 2008......