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02/07/2013
Johnson Admits Considering Third Run At Mayor
Having previously insisted that he would not serve more than eight years, Boris Johnson has admitted that he is considering running for a third term as London mayor.
The admission that he may consider standing a third time came during LBC's phone-in show, Ask Boris. He said: "The truth is that there are so many things we are trying to do at the moment that I know I am not going to be able to get in in time for 2016 that it is becoming increasingly … I won't deny it, it is something I think about and something that I've even talked to friends about."
However, he did back-track straight after, by saying: "The truth is, I'm stepping down in 2016. After that, who knows what will happen."
Johnson had been answering a question, which asked if he thought he would make a good prime minister.
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The admission that he may consider standing a third time came during LBC's phone-in show, Ask Boris. He said: "The truth is that there are so many things we are trying to do at the moment that I know I am not going to be able to get in in time for 2016 that it is becoming increasingly … I won't deny it, it is something I think about and something that I've even talked to friends about."
However, he did back-track straight after, by saying: "The truth is, I'm stepping down in 2016. After that, who knows what will happen."
Johnson had been answering a question, which asked if he thought he would make a good prime minister.
(MH/JP)
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30 May 2014
Anna Lo To Quit Politics
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22 April 2013
No Further Action Over Youth Police And Crime Commissioner Tweets
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04 July 2006
Heatwave to lead to thunderstorms, forecasters predict
The sweltering temperatures in Britain are set to give way to thunderstorms in some parts of the country, forecasters have predicted. Temperatures in London and the south east of England were predicted to reach as high as 32C.
Heatwave to lead to thunderstorms, forecasters predict
The sweltering temperatures in Britain are set to give way to thunderstorms in some parts of the country, forecasters have predicted. Temperatures in London and the south east of England were predicted to reach as high as 32C.
24 August 2009
England Celebrate Ashes Victory
England's cricket squad are celebrating their Ashes victory over Australia. The Queen led the tributes after England secured a 2-1 series win at the Oval on Sunday, reclaiming the coveted ashes urn.
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England's cricket squad are celebrating their Ashes victory over Australia. The Queen led the tributes after England secured a 2-1 series win at the Oval on Sunday, reclaiming the coveted ashes urn.
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