Olympics: Romney Questions UK's Readiness
The Republican candidate, who is in London for talks, described problems in the run-up to the Games as "disconcerting".
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney has raised questions about Britain's readiness for the Olympics and the public's enthusiasm for the Games.
Mr Romney, who is in London to meet political leaders and supporters, described problems with security levels and a strike which was called off at the last minute as "disconcerting".
The candidate, who was chief executive of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002, is due to attend the
opening ceremony on Friday before he continues his foreign tour.
Speaking to NBC News, he said: "It's hard to know just how well it will turn out. There are a few things that were disconcerting: the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obviously is not something which is encouraging."
Moving on to whether Britain is backing the Games, he added: "Do they come together and celebrate the Olympic moment? That's something which we only find out once the Games actually begin."
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http://news.sky.com/story/965383/olympics-romney-questions-uks-readiness
