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Boris Johnson elected Mayor of London

The Conservative defeats Ken Livingstone as Labour suffers heavy losses.

3 May 2008 · Source: Wikipedia

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Gordon Brown becomes Prime Minister

Tony Blair leaves Downing Street after ten years.

28 June 2007 · Source: Wikipedia

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Police foil plot to bomb airliners

Liquids are banned from cabin bags after 24 arrests, including in Birmingham.

11 August 2006 · Source: Wikipedia

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Bombs hit London's transport network

Three Underground trains and a bus are attacked in the morning rush hour.

8 July 2005 · Source: Wikipedia

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Hutton report clears government and criticises BBC

BBC chairman Gavyn Davies resigns within hours.

29 January 2004 · Source: Wikipedia

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Hundreds of thousands march against Iraq war

Organisers say it is the biggest demonstration in British history.

16 February 2003 · Source: Wikipedia

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Golden Jubilee weekend celebrated

A million people gather on the Mall for the Queen's 50 years on the throne.

5 June 2002 · Source: Wikipedia

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Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Britain

The first outbreak in 20 years is found in pigs at an Essex abattoir.

21 February 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Fuel protests bring Britain to a standstill

Blockades of refineries leave most petrol stations dry within days.

15 September 2000 · Source: Wikipedia