Together we can't rule Henley as father and son...

Stanley Johnson, the bug-eyed father of London Mayor Boris Johnson, has had to admit his disappointment today, though not regarding his son's state of idiocy as one may have expected. Instead, the sire's feelings of despair can be attributed to his not being allowed to succeed young Boris as the MP for Henley, a goal to which he had aspired despite being based in Devon, a different part of the country altogether.

As it happens, the Conservatives have picked three local candidates to run in the by-election that came about because of Bojo's ascension to London Mayor. Although the date on which polling booths are to open is still to be set, the revelation that the new Tory candidates will be local councillors John Howell, Ann Ducker and John Cotton has vanquished the Johnson dreams of ruling the galaxy as father and son with all the ferocity of John Prescott guzzling a Mars Bar.

Speaking in a much easier-to-understand tones than the poetic blend of eloquence and obfuscation attributed to his son, Stanley quipped:

"Of course I am very disappointed but I certainly understand and accept the reasons. The local Conservative association has decided in this instance to restrict the short-list to local candidates. I am sure whoever is selected by the members will do a superb job and will win a convincing victory."

Boris Johnson succeeded Minister Michael Heseltine as MP for Henley at the 2001 general election with a majority of 8,458. He was re-elected in 2005 with an improved majority of 12,793 and a 53% share of the vote.

Now we know who the real daddy is.

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Written by Oli Anderson on 29 May 2008 12:27 PM. Permalink