I'm no lefty, as you all know, but I think she may be good for the capital, tied with the fact change is good. (so long as she keeps in her budget)
I strongly suspect Boris will be stepping away from it anyway this year (aiming at DC's job I wager) so we could see two new faces at least in the Mayoral race.
/// Would she not be considered a bit too old? ///
Time we had someone that has some experience of life, that is the trouble with our politicians most come into politics straight from Public School or Uni. and have also to possess a certain media image.
I am sure she will make a good job of it, but will she have to use those horrid BorisBikes to get to work...the most expensive and heaviest bikes in the world ?