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The runners and riders

12 April 2012
Nick Raynsford, 57:

Peter Mandelson, 48: (In)famous as minister twice forced out of the Cabinet under a cloud, but highly regarded by insiders when Trade and Industry chief and well-liked by his officials. Lost a Labour National Executive Committee post to Ken Livingstone in 1997.

Sir Richard Branson, 51: Chairman of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Express, etc. Challenger to run National Lottery. Hot air balloonist. Flirted with Tony Blair and won a knighthood while never quite one of the incrowd. Standard/MORI poll on London's choice for Mayor gave him 26%.

Trevor Phillips, 48: Bright ex-broadcaster, now deputy chairman of the Greater London Assembly. Close friend and protege of Peter Mandelson. In running for Mayor last time, damaged by a series of blunders. Offended many by suggesting Mr Livingstone was racist.

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