Boris “I’m proud of my Muslim roots” Johnson appears to have gone slightly “overboard” in the “I’m More Ethnic Than You Stakes” – if the following report on the London Evening Standard’s web site is correct:
Boris Johnson risked angering London’s minority communities today by claiming he could “out-ethnic” an Asian radio presenter
The Tory candidate made the remarks as he came under pressure for referring to black children as “picaninnies” in the past......RACIST......
He listed his own origins to try to prove racism was “not in his heart” and win over ethnic minority voters.

In the BBC Asian Network debate, Mr Johnson said: “Almost 100 years ago my Turkish great-great grandfather came to London and I’m very proud of that.”

Presenter Nihal Arthanayake asked: “What part of your Turkish culture do you maintain?”

The answer to that and other mildly interesting questions may be found: here........Boris to Asian host: I'll 'out-ethnic' you | Mayoral Elections