Dame Esther Rantzen and Sir Michael Parkinson were among those paying tribute to the late comedian.
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In Pictures: Rise and fall of formidable campaigner Boris Johnson
The former journalist was a serial winner in a series of campaigns before assuming the highest office but in the end was ousted by colleagues.
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Key moments in Boris Johnson’s colourful life
A look back at Boris Johnson’s life and career.
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Dissent shown as players come together on opening night of NFL season
Kansas City took on Houston.
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University Challenge: Seven memorable moments from over the years
Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as host after 28 years.
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Ryder Cup live – Europe fend off Team USA fightback to regain Ryder Cup in Rome
All the latest action from the final day at Marco Simone.
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Spitting Image star Matt Forde pleased to stop doing ‘terrible’ Liz Truss voice
The impressionist said it would be ‘comedy gold’ if Boris Johnson returns as PM, but that the ramifications for the UK would be ‘unthinkable’.
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Putin must be held accountable for Navalny’s death, UK Foreign Secretary says
Lord Cameron said there should be ‘consequences’ for the Russian president.
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Starmer to meet Macron as experts say his Brexit deal bid looks ‘challenging’
The Labour leader will hold talks with the French head of state on Tuesday, during which post-Brexit relations are expected to feature prominently.
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What the papers say – November 25
The front pages finish the working week with questions about a Tory peer’s PPE dealings as well as the latest on David Walliams.
