Mail unveils Boris Johnson as our new columnist – and he’ll be bound to read it in Westminster and around the world!
It was the front page that got all of Britain talking.
Who could be the ‘new scholarly columnist’ announced on the cover of today’s Daily Mail?
Of course, many guessed right and now we’re delighted to confirm his identity… former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, known as one of the wittiest and most original writers in the business.
Boris Johnson will write weekly for the Daily Mail and MailOnline. Photo: MARK HARRISON

Today’s Daily Mail front page teased the identity of our new columnist
Boris’ full-page column will appear in the Daily Mail every Saturday – along with other star names Amanda Platell and Andrew Neil – and you can get a preview on MailOnline and The Mail+ on Friday evening.
Whether you’re a Boris fan or not, this will be required reading – both in Westminster and for millions around the world.
Watch out for his brilliant debut landing around 5pm today. It’s totally unmissable – and full of surprises…