Boris: The Rise of Boris Johnson

Boris: The Rise of Boris Johnson (2006) is a biography of Boris Johnson by Andrew Gimson, which discusses why Boris Johnson joined politics and became an MP. An updated edition was later published in 2008 after Johnson was elected Mayor of London.

Boris Johnson
London mayoral elections
  • 2008
  • 2012
Member of Parliament
  • Henley (2001-2008)
Books
  • The Dream of Rome (2006)
Depictions
  • Boris: The Rise of Boris Johnson (2006)
  • When Boris Met Dave (2009)
Family
  • Marina Wheeler (wife)
  • Stanley Johnson (father)
  • Rachel Johnson (sister)
  • Jo Johnson (brother)

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