"All this mumbo jumbo about how Parliament is being deprived of the opportunity to scrutinise Brexit, what a load of claptrap." Boris Johnson defends his decision to suspend Parliament, adding he is "cautiously optimistic" about Brexit negotiations with the EU. bbc.in/2At9AUB | BBC Politics

Before becoming prime minister, Boris Johnson was the mayor of London from 2008 until 2016. After leaving the role, he played a key part in the campaign for Brexit before being made foreign secretary and then becoming prime minister. Here's a lookback at his political career in London. Read more: https://bbc.in/3PaS3VH | BBC London