06/08/2014
Boris Johnson To Seek Election In 2015
Boris Johnson will "in all probability" seek to become an MP again in next year's general election.
Ending months of speculation, the London Mayor made the remark in response to journalist's questions following a speech on EU Policy.
He added that while seeking re-election, he would continue to serve out the remainder of his term as mayor, which is not due to end until 2016.
Addressing the audience at the Bloomberg headquarters, Mr Johnson said that he had "danced around" the issue "for an awfully long time", adding: "I can't endlessly go on dodging these questions."
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Ending months of speculation, the London Mayor made the remark in response to journalist's questions following a speech on EU Policy.
He added that while seeking re-election, he would continue to serve out the remainder of his term as mayor, which is not due to end until 2016.
Addressing the audience at the Bloomberg headquarters, Mr Johnson said that he had "danced around" the issue "for an awfully long time", adding: "I can't endlessly go on dodging these questions."
(MH/JP)
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24 August 2009
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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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19 March 2010
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with the murder of Oluwaseyi 'Seyi' Ogunyemi, 16. The victim was known to family and friends as Seyi - pronounced 'Shay'.
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with the murder of Oluwaseyi 'Seyi' Ogunyemi, 16. The victim was known to family and friends as Seyi - pronounced 'Shay'.
25 September 2007
Johnson Unveils Plans To Improve NHS
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02 February 2005
Government announces incapacity benefit changes
The government has launched a series of changes to incapacity benefits, in order to help get more people back into employment.
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09 December 2004
Patients can trust their doctors, says BMA
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Patients can trust their doctors, says BMA
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