Boris Lays Foundation Stone For New Thame Retirement Homes

LONDON Mayor elect, and Thame MP, Boris Johnson, visited Thame today to lay the foundation stone for the latest development for retired people in Thame.
The new development was named Summersbee Court after the late Steve Summersbee who did so much for the town during his lifetime.
Chair of the Thame and District Housing Association, Ann Midwinter, welcomed Steve’s widow, June and his family and thanks them for allowing his name to be honoured in this way.
In welcoming Boris Johnson, Ann said: “He is a man who does an outstanding job who works hard looking after his constituents and so admired by all ages. I attended a youth forum with him and if they had there way they would have crowned him King! But he is standing for the Mayor of London instead, and we wish him well if this happens.
“London’s gain will sadly be our loss.”

Photo: Boris Johnson with the Mayor of Thame, David Bretherton, his wife Margaret, and 95 year-old Thame war hero, Arthur Staggs, who lives in Pearce Court.

After learning that he had been elected by the Conservative Party to fight again Ken Livingstone for Mayor of London, Boris said: “?As I visited all of London?s 32 boroughs in the last few weeks, the message is loud and clear ? King Newt?s days are numbered. Across London I?ve met people fed up with paying so much to city hall and getting so little in return.
?The job of the Mayor is simple – to get people to work on time, to ensure people feel safe on the streets, to help people find a place to call home, to celebrate our diversity and to champion our success.
?My determination to lead this city is stronger than ever. After seeing both the good and bad that London has to offer, I am committed to making London greater and standing up for every Londoner that invests so heavily in our city.
?I want to be a Mayor for all Londoners, from Zone 6 to Zone 1. A Mayor that will listen, will learn and will lead.?