Ray Lewis has been given the “special brief” by the Mayor, in addition to his role as mentoring adviser, and has convened a gangs round table at City Hall bringing together thinkers and community leaders this Friday as well as calling for a gangs summit in the spring.

In an exclusive interview given to the Standard by him and the deputy mayor for policing and crime, Stephen Greenhalgh, Mr Lewis said: “Let me be candid, your campaign has revitalised our drive at City Hall to make a difference. The Mayor, Stephen and I welcome your initiative. Boris regards tackling gangs as a top priority and has asked me to be his gangs czar. Your initiative has highlighted the need for more targeted prevention work and that much more needs to be done.” Continue Reading….

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When I read the article on the train this evening I laughed out loud at the job title ‘Gangs Czar’, and I laughed even louder when I saw  former deputy mayor Ray Lewis’ mug staring back at me.  CLICK HERE to read why.

Ray Lewis…’Gangs Czar’ …. erm…. really Boris? *side eye*

I didn’t even know Ray was still rollin with Boris or was still allowed inside City Hall.

Hmmm.. I am not sure what the agenda is here, but you know what I am going to give Ray ‘Gangs Czar’ Lewis a chance. He might actually succeed in getting through to those bored idiotic  late 80s / 90s babies who are desperate to live that ‘Thug Life’.