Tweet (3 January 2018) on Young's appointment to the board of the Office for Students, the university regulator, as cited in "Toby Young tweets: the comments that led to his resignation" Evening Standard (8 January 2018).
• Toby Young resigned after his extensive twitter history of dubious and sexist tweets received publicity.
• Toby Young resigned after his extensive twitter history of dubious and sexist tweets received publicity.
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Ridiculous outcry over Toby Young. He will bring independence, rigour and caustic wit. Ideal man for job.
— Boris Johnson
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• Toby Young resigned after his extensive twitter history of dubious and sexist tweets received publicity." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, journalist, and popular historian. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from July 2019 until September 2022.
About Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, journalist, and popular historian. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from July 2019 until September 2022.
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