Boris Johnson used to oppose the use of water cannon. What's changed?

London’s Police and Crime Commissioner Boris Johnson refused to comment today following reports that the Met have requested water cannon to use against protesters.

 

Tories urge Boris to allow police to use 'sound weapons'

Boris Johnson was today urged to allow the police to use sound weapons capable of emitting “harmful, pain-inducing sounds,” against Londoners.

 

What does Boris Johnson really think of Nelson Mandela?

 

Londoners drop out of Boris's bike hire scheme

 

Listen: Boris Johnson can't say how much a Tube fare costs

Is it a guinea?

 

Boris's fares freeze is 'crazy' warns Boris.

 

The cycle safety campaign risks scaring cyclists off the road

 

Why Labour are wrong to assume they've already won the London Mayoral election

 

Tory peer: Cyclists 'longing' to be hit by cars

 

Tessa Jowell paves way for possible Mayoral run

 

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