Brian Paddick talks to Tim Castle about his autobiography and his candidacy for the mayoral election in London.

He says not being a politician is a “distinct advantage” when running against Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson.

“They are big personalities but they are not the sort of personalities that Londoners really want running London.”

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The mayoral candidates have set out their plans for London.

Crime, affordable housing and public transport are discussed at length in their manifestos.

Ken Livingstone says he will raise the congestion charge in October for drivers of cars with high emissions. Boris Johnson says the plan is flawed and should be scrapped.

The mayor says that crime is falling and more houses are being built for ordinary people.

If he wins a third term, he promises that trains and buses will improve.

He says that only he can be trusted to oversee the huge public transport improvements planned for the capital ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

Johnson and Paddick say it’s time for a change on May 1.

The Conservative hopeful thinks Livingstone has become stale after eight years in power.

The mayor’s rivals tell voters they will offer a new approach.

They’ve unveiled their campaign proposals. But what would you do if you were in charge of City Hall for the day?