Bonking Boris

‘ANOTHER man who is an expert on the body language of love is “Bonking” Boris Johnson.

What do you think of the rumours, Boris?

The Mirror claims the shadow arts minister is set to quit the Tory front bench this week over allegations he has had a three-year affair with journalist Petronella Wyatt.

The paper says the floppy-haired MP and editor of the Spectator, who has dismissed the claims as “a pyramid of piffle”, “could’ announce his resignation tomorrow.

The corollary is of course that he ‘could’ NOT announce his resignation tomorrow or he ‘could’ announce his resignation, but not do it tomorrow.

Neither of which makes for a fascinating news story – but the Mirror is sticking to its guns.

“If he stands down,” it adds, “it will be before the Parliamentarian Of The Year Awards on Thursday.”

It will also be before the first episode of When Jordan Met Peter on Friday. And before Christmas…’

Posted: 8th, November 2004 | In: Tabloids Comment | TrackBack | Permalink