Boris Johnson re-elected London Mayor
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May 05, 2012, 5:33
Some British media said Johnson has become the most likely successor to Cameron as the leader of Conservatives
LONDON, May 5 (Itar-Tass) —— Conservative London mayor Boris Johnson was re-elected late on Friday in the city's Olympic year, taking 51.5 percent of the vote in a run-off with Labor rival Ken Livingstone.
Observers described Johnson's re-election as a relief to Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, whose party took a beating in Thursday's mid-term local elections.
Some British media said Johnson has become the most likely successor to Cameron as the leader of Conservatives.