Ken & Munira: Definitely Not A Caption Competition
The former mayor and his successor's cultural adviser snapped by me - yes I certainly do hold copyright, thank you very much - at the Guardian Editor's Summer Party at the National Gallery earlier tonight. Things you need to know: 1, Ken is an inveterate mischief-maker; 2, Ken confirmed reports that he publicly declared he intends to run in 2012. 3, Munira said, "I'll be in so much trouble for this tomorrow" (Boris, it wasn't her fault). 4, Munira was not educated at Cheltenham Ladies College as someone claimed on a comment thread somewhere, she just gave a talk there once. 5, Munira said she'd give me an exclusive interview if I didn't put this photo on my blog. 6, Dave is feeling a bit guilty about embarrassing Munira, but not quite guilty enough.
P.S: This has been cross-posted to Guardian Politics.
Best photo ever.
Posted by: Helen | July 18, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Ken's not the only mischief maker it seems.
Posted by: Adam | July 18, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Really great picture - her expression is hilarious. it's not a caption, but it should be GOTCHA!
Posted by: angela | July 18, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Fair play to her. At least one member of the Boris regime has a sense of humour. The real question for Dave is - did Ken and Munira talk to each other at all?
Posted by: Shelby | July 18, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Hello Shelby. Yes, she was very good-humoured about it given that she was effectively ambushed. The three of us were talking and I suddenly thought, "Great picture!" So I took out my camera and asked if they'd mind. Ken leapt at the opportunity and Munira said, "Oh no!" I suppose she had no choice unless she wanted to appear a killjoy but I hope she'll forgive me. I enjoyed our conversation.
Posted by: Dave Hill | July 18, 2008 at 09:23 AM
She looks tiny (and pretty). Good to hear she was good-natured about the whole thing.
Posted by: Frankie Roberto | July 18, 2008 at 03:19 PM