"Thanks for the e-mail. It's interesting stuff, but it doesn't really rise to the level for a story on its own. It might be interesting enough to mention in passing in another story ... I've heard a number of similar allegations of favoritism and capricious decisions by the Thames administration.

Thanks and please keep me informed if you hear anything else.

best,

Tom Bartlett"

At least he had the decency to respond and also hints to writing another story.  Let's hope he keeps the heat on!