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A bloody good read; it is always great to read about Boris.
Damian
04/07/2004
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Political Judge goes for the man with the mop.
01/07/2004
His appointment as editor of the Spectator resembled "entrusting a Ming vase to the hands of an ape". Guardian columnist Simon Hoggart once noted: "It would be unfair to say it looks as if he dresses at a charity shop, because no charity shop would accept stuff in that condition."

Yes, it could only be MP, journalist and chat-show host Boris Johnson. Ever since he approached his maiden speech "with the same self-doubt as Simba in The Lion King," many view Boris as Britain's cuddliest Tory. But what do we really know about the man with the mop?

The Accused

Full name: Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson.
Homeland: MP for Henley, 2001 to the present.
Caste: Jolly good, old-fashioned Tory toff.
Religion: low tax, free market, small government.

Key Jobs: EC correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, 1989-1994; . . .  read »

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