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Boris Johnson Swears In Tirade Against BBC Reporter (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post UK  |  By Posted: 30/04/2012 16:59 Updated: 30/04/2012 17:53

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Boris Johnson has accused a BBC London reporter of talking "f***ing bollocks" after being questioned over allegations that he was too close to News International.

Tim Donovan, the BBC London political editor, has investigated alleged efforts by the Mayor to secure sponsorship money from News International when the Metropolitan Police was investigating phone hacking.

Johnson told the BBC on Monday that it was right for him to try and secure private sponsorship for improvements to the capital.

"I don't know of any discussions going on about that but what I can tell you is I think it's right to work with the private sector to get contributions that will be for the benefit of London," he said.

"You've got to get this on their air, this is important, stuff Donovan and his f***ing bollocks," he added with a chuckle.

Last month the Mayor was overheard in a foul mouthed tirade against his bitter rival Ken Livingstone. Johnson accused Livingstone of being a "f***ing liar" after a bad tempered debate on LBC radio.

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delboy246
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19:29 on 01/05/2012
Good old Boris, you can always rely on him to tell it as it is.
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Mad Mick
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17:39 on 01/05/2012
He is almost as charismatic as MP George Galloway.
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chaturaam
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17:30 on 01/05/2012
GO DONT WANT YOU
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PimlicoTab
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18:44 on 01/05/2012
He cares about London and Londoners, not like RED KEN who only cares about buying votes from from anyone willing to take a bribe.
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chaturaam
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12:12 on 02/05/2012
Yes the BLUE one only listens to HIS MASTERS VOICE and does things about which you do not know!
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Mickey Mouse 1
There are no lies or deceit on a chess board.
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12:44 on 01/05/2012
I don't live in Londonstan, but I think Boris would make a good prime minister.
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Hugh Albert
Moderation in somethings
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17:09 on 01/05/2012
I agree. Pakistan would be ideal.
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daltonboy
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12:21 on 01/05/2012
I like old Boris,says it the way it is.Why are we paying a tax (lic fee) when I for one rarely watch the BBC Taliban? They are anti British,make them a commercial organisation so they need to justify the money they waste.Our money!!
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AndyG237
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13:34 on 01/05/2012
Boris Johnson has always been happy to appear on BBC shows (Have I Got News For You, Room 101, Eastenders etc) & present BBC documentaries. So some of your license fee will have gone in Boris' pocket.

Bit rich for him to start complaining about bias now, because they've dared to ask him a question he didn't like during an election campaign. Will we ever get an answer?
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PimlicoTab
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18:48 on 01/05/2012
The BBC is so left biased and anti semitic I resent the fee.
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ynys7
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11:43 on 01/05/2012
They try and hid their true character, Boris is so funny he should have been a stage comedian. A possible future Prime Minister more than possible at least you are able to have a laugh with good old Boris. Take Boris seriously " I Don't Think So " the last thing we should do is vote in another comedian in No 10. Nothing wrong with Working Class language to get your point over.
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Charley007
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11:31 on 01/05/2012
Good old Boris!
Where would we be without the likes of him.
Good mayor and speaks his mind which is what we need.
No scared to have a go at his own party as well as the useless Lib/Dems & Labour tossers.
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AndyG237
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11:37 on 01/05/2012
Was he speaking his mind or just blustering to avoid answering the question? It has worked because we're talking about him swearing rather than his links to Murdoch.
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takbisc
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10:53 on 01/05/2012
Get rid.

Him and the REST of the Tory party.

Funnily enough I think Ken Livingstone a good bet. I'd vote for him.
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2ndcornets
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11:33 on 01/05/2012
So would I, but unhappily I don't live in London. Boris is a credit to, and a typical example of, today's Tories in public office. i.e. a self serving boil on the heel of human decency.
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delboy246
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19:30 on 01/05/2012
Behave yourself
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oldtrout
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10:17 on 01/05/2012
mayor,,what a joke,,its just jobs for the boys
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PimlicoTab
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18:53 on 01/05/2012
I think you need to go back to school, this is big boy stuff!
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oldtrout
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19:24 on 01/05/2012
typical tory reply
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meddleman
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10:10 on 01/05/2012
For once, I think Boris may be right. There is a huge difference between having a relationship with News International or other private companies to secure sponsorship for things which will improve London and from which Boris would gain absolutely nothing himself and securing a deal for BSKYB because someone has given you a large donation to your election expenses and you get invited to lavish dinner parties with free horseriding thrown in, or to change the NHS because you've been given large donations from private healthcare companies and more promises for the future. I might be naive but I believe that Boris is more honest and better-intentioned than most (which isn't saying a huge deal).
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cucharademader
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08:57 on 01/05/2012
Interesting use of the word TIRADE by Journalist Ned Simons? or whoever composed the headline.
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03:42 on 01/05/2012
Go, Boris!

About time people started standing up to the Biased Broadcasting Corporation.
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thenakedtruth
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11:03 on 01/05/2012
Your quite correct sir, the BBC and some of there juorno's are anti British culture.
I dont watch the BBC, have not done for some years yet pay my licence on direct debit every month.
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Mad Mick
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17:50 on 01/05/2012
BBC - R4 is the best in the world. Well, that's what I think!
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