Category - Boris Johnson

Politicians and generals struggle with public opinion over Afghanistan

staff writers — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:56:32 +0000

Politicians and generals have been struggling to justify the Afghan war after a poll revealed the extent of public opposition. They have put forward different, and at times contradictory, arguments for keeping UK troops in Afghanistan.

London Mayor's deputy says he is 'not Jesus Christ'

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:23:10 +0100

Controversial new London Mayor Boris Johnson's deputy, a former Church of England minister, faces an enquiry into historic claims of inappropriate behaviour and financial misconduct, which he has dubbed "groundless".

Minority candidates excluded from church hustings for London mayor

staff writers — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:52:09 +0100

Of the six minority candidates standing for election as London mayor, only one who is standing on an explicitly Christian ticket has been invited to attend the main hustings event for churches in central London.