“Politics is not a healthy lifestyle.”
Politics“I undertake that, in the exercise of my functions of that office I will have regard to any guidance with respect to ethical standards issued by the secretary of state under Section 66 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.”
Respect“Politics is not a healthy lifestyle.”
Politics“I loathe and detest all this trivialisation of politics.”
Politics“I was a weedy kid, not like one of those working-class men who can accommodate not being academically clever by physical strength and prowess.”
Strength“I came into politics because I wished to change things. You can't do that by lying to people you have to educate, and persuade, and carry them with you - and it's often a long haul.”
Politics“I'm in exactly the same position as everybody else who has a small business. I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it.”
Business“I undertake that, in the exercise of my functions of that office I will have regard to any guidance with respect to ethical standards issued by the secretary of state under Section 66 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.”
Respect“I do the gardening.”
Gardening“Most kids don't get to go their parents' wedding.”
Wedding“I do explicitly see Jewish people as a people - not either a religion or an ethnicity but a people.”
Religion“Short of being prime minister there isn't a better job in British politics than running London.”
Politics