David Cameron name-checks Boris Johnson as a possible future Tory leader

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Boris Johnson's political ambitions were given a boost when David Cameron name-checked him as a possible future Tory leader.

Mr Cameron ruled out a third term as Prime Minister if the Tories win the election in May.

The Prime Minister told the BBC he would serve a 'full second term' but would not put himself forward after 2020.

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He suggested three senior Tories as possible replacements - London's mayor, Chancellor George Osborne and Home Secretary Theresa May.

This morning, Boris Johnson told LBC Radio that five more years of David Cameron in Number 10 was what this country needs: