Right Said Fred: I'll stand for London Mayor

The lead singer of novelty pop band Right Said Fred has revealed he is to stand for London Mayor - because he is fed up of paying the congestion charge.

Richard Fairbrass has promised to run against Ken Livingstone and has already made official inquires about launching his campaign.

The singer, who shot to fame in 1991 with the hit I'm Too Sexy, will stand as an independent candidate and told The Sun: "Ken Livingstone has lost the plot. London has turned into a rich man's playground.

"The congestion charge needs a massive overhaul - real Londoners should get a massive discount."

His band, who are releasing a new album at the end of the month, have just been cleared after parents claimed their new Daz washing powder ad was "too sexy" for children's television.

Fairbrass's move comes as Mr Livingstone today vows to ensure the 2012 Olympics are delivered on time to enable him to continue as Mayor until at least 2016. He believes the best way of winning a fourth term in May 2012 - assuming he is reelected next year - is by making a success of the Olympics preparations.

"I would love to carry on until I drop," he said.