Taking inspiration from the Iron Lady Boris Johnson channels Margaret Thatcher in his bid to become Prime Minister
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17:31 GMT, 12 October 2012
His popularity rating hasn't been higher since his speech at the Conservative Party conference this week and many are now touting Boris Johnson as the next leader of the Tories. Getting the top job could take Boris from Mayor of London to Prime Minister.
Since Margaret Thatcher managed to hold this role for three consecutive terms in office, who better for the Mayor of London to channel in his quest for leadership From planting trees to perfecting his solemn face, it seems from these pictures Boris has already been taking his cue from the Iron Lady…
Hands up if you want to be PM: Boris mimics the former Conservative leader as he sits in his Mayor's office at City Hall
Portrait pose: The Mayor isn't quite as polished as Thatcher with his thoughtful resting-chin-on-hand position
Dig for victory: Planting trees comes with the territory but Boris has already had practise at that
Looking for inspiration Boris's body language mirrors Thatcher's again
On point: But didn't anyone teach the pair it's rude to point
Can they fix it Hard hats on for visits to construction sites but Boris gets special treatment with his current role emblazoned on his
Contender: Perhaps Boris hopes he will be taken more seriously by mastering this solemn pose
Perfect the wave: Boris got some practise in at this week's Conservative Party Conference
Mine's a pint: Boris proves he can be a dab hand behind the bar like his predecessor in her youth
Support at the polls: Boris takes wife Marina to the polling station with him while Thather was joined by husband Denis
Head-scratching: The Mayor copies the thinking position when puzzled by a question during a visit to his constituency
Where did you get that hat Thatcher gets into the Christmas spirit with a hat from a cracker while Boris' effort appears to be homemade
Two for a pound: Boris tries his hands selling fruit and veg like Thatcher did before him during visits to London markets
Building the future: Boris picks up another skill tried by the former PM
Here's looking at you: Checking their reflections with not a hair out of place for Thatcher
Laughing matter: Jovial Boris will be pleased to know there are still lighter moments in the top job
Just a little bit: Tell the voters this is how much you'll raise taxes (if at all)