JamesGourley

Before the recent London Mayoral election I had the opportunity to shadow the Liberal Democrat candidate, Brian Paddick for about 10 days whilst he fought to become the first Liberal Democrat mayor of London.  It wasn't to be, and Brian eventually finished fourth to Boris, Ken and the Green party's Jenny Jones.

Here are some of my photos from my time with him. 

 Brian Paddick psoes for a portrait outside City Hall.

Brian gives an interview under the watchful eye of one of his media team (left) at the London Liberal Democrat's HQ in the Ministry Of Sound. Brian Paddick and the 'Hackeny Heroine' Pauline Pearce talk with a local woman about the London Riots in Hackney. Brian Paddick speaks with his Head of Communications after sparring with former Heavyweight Champion Derek Williams at the launch of his election manifesto. Queen guitarist Brian May speaks with Brian Paddick at the London Lib Dem's HQ at the Ministry of Sound about animal rights issues. Brian Paddick laughs before doing an interview with BBC London News in front of City Hall. Brian Paddick speaks with his campaign manager Alison at the campaign HQ in the Ministry of Sound. Brian Paddick walks out of changing rooms after launching his campaign manifesto. Brian Paddick and his proposed deptuy mayor Caroline Pidgeon speak in private outside City Hall. Brian Paddick and the  'Hackeny Heroine' Pauline Pearce share a moment outside a shop in Hackney. Brian Paddick holds a copy of his campaign manifesto at the launch.