George Osborne and his pimped ride

A rare glimpse into the very ordinary life of the Chancellor.

Until lastweek, we knew little of George Osborne's life outside politics. But a surprisingly frank interview in The Mail on Sunday suggests he's decided to change that.

In it, we learnt, first, that he has lost two stone. His doctor recommended the 5:2 diet, which led to the weight loss: "once you're there, you just have to be careful. I just eat less and go running round the park."

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