Why on earth did the Home Secretary not refuse to accept it (Sir Ian's resignation)? Isn't the Government hiding behind the courage of Boris Johnson in doing the right thing for London? 
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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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Andy Roddick of the U.S. serves, on his way to beating Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-3, 6-4 during a tennis match at the Madrid Masters in Madrid Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008.
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Actor Colin Farrell arrives at the premiere of the film "Pride and Glory" in New York, October 15, 2008.
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Chile's Humberto Suazo (R) vies for the ball with Argentina's Martin Demichelis during their FIFA World Cup South Africa-2010 qualifier match at the National Stadium in Santiago on October 15, 2008.
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Reality TV show star Lauren Conrad from "The Hills" poses backstage at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 21, 2008.
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BRENTWOOD, CA - MAY 31: Actress Demi Moore attends the Seventh Annual Crysalis Butterfly Ball on May 31, 2008 in Brentwood, California.
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Demi Moore arrives at Glamour Reel Moments in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. The event featured the premieres of short films inspired by the stories of readers of Glamour Magazine.
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A man dressed like a clown blows soap bubbles during a protest against a public swearing-in ceremony for new recruits into the German armed forces, in front of the German parliament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 20, 2008. The public swearing-in ceremony is to commemorate the anniversary of a failed assassination of Adolf Hitler.
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Quotes about Boris Johnson
Why on earth did the Home Secretary not refuse to accept it (Sir Ian's resignation)? Isn't the Government hiding behind the courage of Boris Johnson in doing the right thing for London?
was said
in 24Dash.com
The Los Angeles hardman famed for his zero tolerance methods wants to replace Sir Ian Blair as Londons Metropolitan Police Commissioner. He met London Mayor Boris Johnson last week.
was said
in LA Observed
In 2008 'cripes' became the trademark of Boris Johnson's successful bid for the mayorship of London.
was said
in The Scotsman
The policy is clearly at odds with Boris Johnson's plan to build a new airport in the Thames Estuary. You cannot be against London airport expansion and for it at the same time.
said Norman Baker
in Sky News
Quotes from articles mentioning Boris Johnson
It will be very, very different (from Beijing), much, much more fun ... We will use the whole of the city to create a festival atmosphere.
said Boris Johnson
