anyone see the panorama on BBC1 on the UK's open prisons? these aren't white collar offenders but people who have committed violent crimes and even murder. they are allowed to walk free in the community and can even go home without supervision by police...how can the government allow this?

Alex, London, England

I dont live in London, nor do I particularly like to visit the place on account of the lack of friendly northern faces. I am however looking forward to the Borisisation of our Nation's Capital. Back to the days with bowler hats and cut-glass accents all round. Well done Boris; a proper politician.

phil mann, newcastle upon tyne,

If Boris can turn London around, I may break an oath and take my grandchildren there. London has been a no go area to the provincial British (who are used to better) for decades.

Paul, Rochester, UK

People havent voted Boris cos he's right wing. People voted for his policies.

It is refreshing to hear discussion on London's REAL problems - youth crime, disorder, disrespect and the ever-dwindling sense of community!

Are people really blind to these problems? Ken obviously was!

Chris Ford, London,

If you look at the US national crime statistics and compare them to NYC figures Giuliani's efforts don't look so hot - he just got lucky with a general trend. I suspect that Boris' police state will be expensive and won't work (who will enforce all these proposed transport rules - 400 new police?)

Thomas, Walthamstow,

Its nice to see our American friends being so amused by Boris. Are they getting their own back for the fact we found George W. Bush such a big joke?

Skippy, Chineham, UK

Kris from London, if you could elucidate how banning booze on public transport is pandering to muslim wim it would be greatly appreciated.

Sam Matthews, Leeds,

Banning booze on the tube, is he already pandering to the muslim voters. I hope the bnp councillor has something to say on this.

Kris, London,

boris is totally fun! best wishes mayor johnson

marc, portland or , usa

No idea why he wants to meet Mayor Bloomberg about crime. Crime went down under Bloomberg's predecessor, Rudy Giuliani, not Bloomberg.

Ellen, New York, US

Go Boris!! The Tories need you to shine - which I have no doubt you will.

Billy Barnett, HK,

Congratulations to Boris. Hopefully this will turn out to be a good stepping stone along the path to becoming our President.

Keith Thomas, Denver, United States

My congratulations on your new post Mr Johnson. I hope we will see the changes you promised and I for one would like to see some changes in regards to `free travel'. Let us have some restrictions, ie certain times of day and must be in school uniform. What about school buses?

stephanie bryce, London, UK

a mere 20% of the 70 strong media and marketing team???
that's a start, boris, but if you want us to take you seriously, it needs to be nearer to 50%.
i can see why k'.l. would need so many media & marketing people to generate his propoganda, but not you, boris. you are your own marketing machine!

grindles, London, england

I'm very pleased that alcohol is being banned from public transport, as it is in other modern countries. A good first step!

Robert, London,

Well done Boris. Quickly bring in Micheal Bloombergs zero tolerance policies please.. And tell our ignorant bus drivers to be more polite to the passengers who are polite to them..
A big clear out of the brown noses that ken has been protecting is a priority..

mark day, Croydon,