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Maggie's magic came from her contempt for complacent men
As Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher hated the kind of boardroom greed David Cameron is trying to stamp out, writes Boris Johnson.
09 Jan 2012
| CommentsJoin me in Dr Johnson’s New Year Diet – it’s a piece of cake
Anxious Britons set the standard for obesity, and it’s time we did something about it, writes Boris Johnson.
01 Jan 2012
| CommentsOlympic lessons from when we were running on empty
The London Games of 1948 demonstrate how austerity can be turned into a sporting triumph, writes Boris Johnson.
26 Dec 2011
| CommentsThe Frogs do love us – they’re just hopping mad with Germany
Our entente with the French is still cordiale, but they badly need someone to shout at, writes Boris Johnson.
18 Dec 2011
| CommentsWe’re right about the euro - that’s why Europe is angry
The latest summit failed to provide any solution to the crisis in the single currency, writes Boris Johnson.
12 Dec 2011
| CommentsThe gospel of Clarkson puts bread on the tables of Britain
Until someone comes up with a better idea, the consumer-driven market is our only hope, says Boris Johnson.
05 Dec 2011
| CommentsA day off school, but the lesson on pensions hasn’t been learnt
Labour should tell the teachers and other public sector workers to call off this strike, writes Boris Johnson.
28 Nov 2011
| CommentsBoris: 'prize for new airport is immense'
The Mayor of London outlines the case for a new London airport in the Thames estuary.
21 Nov 2011
| CommentsBoris Island airport 'would bring Brazil billions to UK'
An airport in the Thames Estuary would lead to billions of pounds of investment from countries such as Brazil and China, a report claims today.
21 Nov 2011
| CommentsA golden chance to put down the Xbox and take up sport
Yes, we’ll win medals – but the lasting value of the Olympics lies in motivating our youth, writes Boris Johnson.
21 Nov 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson: 'I’ve a healthy dose of sheer egomania'
With just six months before he faces re-election, Mayor of London Boris Johnson talks about the issues that really motivate him, says Patrick Hennessy.
20 Nov 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson clashes with PM
London Mayor sparks fresh clash with PM by declaring "bazooka" plan would create German-dominated Europe.
19 Nov 2011
| CommentsEU crisis: The Greek Austerity Diet will only leave them feeling fed up
Bullying the benighted nation into submission for the sake of saving the euro will backfire, writes Boris Johnson.
14 Nov 2011
| CommentsMetal thieves dishonour the war dead with their vandalism
Those who desecrate memorials are beneath contempt and must be properly punished, writes Boris Johnson.
07 Nov 2011
| CommentsDon't let the Scots steal this hour because they want a lie-in
Britain would be better off and lives would be saved if we had summer time all year round, writes Boris Johnson.
31 Oct 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson on first Bishop of London
In the final extract from his new book, Boris Johnson tells the tale of the Roman abbot who built the first church at St Paul’s
30 Oct 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson on Turner and Constable
In our latest extract from Johnson’s Life of London, Boris Johnson tells the tale of the bitter rivalry between the two great painters Turner and Constable.
29 Oct 2011
| CommentsThe lesson for Europe from the beach at Arromanches
Only mutual hostility and chaos will come from the dire attempts to preserve the euro , warns Boris Johnson.
24 Oct 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson on Keith Richards
When Boris bumped into the Rolling Stones guitarist recently, it was a crowning moment for him. Read an extract from his book 'Life of London’.
22 Oct 2011
| CommentsA new literary genius could be hard at work on a London bus
Children might not be able to use a pen these days, but they have new means of expression, writes Boris Johnson.
17 Oct 2011
| CommentsWithout a new airport, British businesses will be left behind
Our inability to fly to new destinations gives European firms a major trade advantage, writes Boris Johnson.
10 Oct 2011
| CommentsBoris Johnson defies David Cameron to call for referendum on Europe
Boris Johnson has openly challenged David Cameron’s authority by calling for a referendum on Britain’s relationship with the European Union.
05 Oct 2011
Ed Miliband is one export that would scupper our rivals
The Labour leader's message about 'bad' capitalism would get short shrift in Shanghai, writes Boris Johnson.
03 Oct 2011
| CommentsBBC's edict on dates is AD (absolute drivel)
Objecting to the use of Christ's birth to mark each year is puerile political correctness, says Boris Johnson.
26 Sep 2011
| CommentsBang up the trouble-makers, but let's turn them round, too
Crazily high reoffending rates can be cut by striking a radical deal with binge drinkers, writes Boris Johnson.
19 Sep 2011
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MayorOfLondon Very positive visit to sunny RAF Uxbridge today; redevelopment here will provide a welcome boost to local economy. http://t.co/9Z5Urc9X
11 Jan 2012 11:22
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