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London Mayor Boris Johnson admitted Thursday he has been fined for failing to pay the congestion charge when he drove into the center of the city. Johnson was on a radio call-in show when a woman accused him of forgetting his pledge to extend the period to pay the 8 pound ($12) congestion fee, The Guardian reported. Drivers must pay the fee on the day they incur it or face a 120-pound ($180) fine, which is cut in half if paid within two weeks. I absolutely did say that! said Johnson.

By Jane Merrick POLITICAL EDITOR London mayor hires the firm behind the US Democratic frontrunner's powerful web campaign Ken Livingstone is hoping that the magic touch of Barack Obama will help him defeat Boris Johnson in the London mayoral contest.

COLOURFUL Conservative MP Boris Johnson last night outlined the plan he hopes will see him topple London mayor Ken Livingstone.

By Sarah Oliver CONTROVERSIAL former police chief Brian Paddick will this week throw his hat into the ring for the post of London Mayor. He is seeking the Liberal Democrat nomination and, if successful, it promises to become an electrifying contest between three colourful characters.