It's important we get on with the business of the mayoralty without this business hanging over Boris Johnson's head.
There's still a degree of suspicion and hostility to Boris Johnson but more and more people are coming around to the view that we should give him a chance.
Boris Johnson set great store on his deputy mayor's abilities, elevating him to almost saint-like status. Given the seriousness nature and sheer number of the allegations against Mr Lewis, it seems remarkable that he has not been suspended while they are investigated.
I am also not the person painted by these allegations. I am happy to face questioning on all these charges. Working in Boris Johnson's administration has been the greatest honour of my life.