Newly-elected London Mayor officially accepts his position at City Hall

London's Mayor-elect, Boris Johnson (R) looks on as Chief Executive of the Greater London Authority Anthony Mayer accepts Johnson's signed "Declaration of Acceptance of Office" for the Mayor of London at City Hall in central London on May 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Hugo Philpott)

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