Doctors thought Dutch-born Johanna Canty was being an overprotective mother when she became concerned that her daughter, Petronella, might not be a typical clumsy toddler.

Rumours of a relationship between glamorous Petronella Wyatt and her boss Boris Johnson have been circulating for several months.

British conservative MP Boris Johnson (pictured) was contemplating backbench life again today after being sacked as shadow arts minister amid fresh details of an affair with columnist Petronella Wyatt.