Boris Johnson's Downing Street Takeaway Adventures

Boris Johnson's Late-Night Takeaway Troubles

Boris Johnson recently shared his experience of trying to order takeaways while living in Downing Street. The former PM revealed that he used to wander along the famous street in his boxer shorts, trying to rescue food orders that armed police were preventing from reaching his flat.

Struggles with Deliveries

Johnson recounted the numerous times he and his wife, Carrie, ordered food only for the delivery person to be turned away by security. He mentioned instances where police officers would instruct delivery drivers to leave, leading to their meals never making it to Number 10.

Midnight Missions for Kebabs

In one particularly humorous anecdote, Johnson described having to trek to a different location on Whitehall to collect their takeaway orders since deliveries were only permitted there. He humorously mentioned padding down in his boxer shorts to convince guards to let the food through, often to no avail.

Listen to the Full Story

For the complete account of Boris Johnson's Downing Street takeaway escapades, you can tune in to the Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth podcast where the former PM shared these entertaining behind-the-scenes moments.