Controversial philanderer and wife go their separate ways

The marriage of immediate past British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, has collapsed

Amid claims of cheating, Boris Johnson and his second wife Marina Wheeler are to divorce. Sadly, it is not the first time that Boris has been accused of cheating on Marina.

You may recall that she has thrown him out twice before. The first time was in 2004 over his four-year affair with writer Petronella Wyatt, and then again in 2010 when he fathered a lovechild with art consultant Helen ­Macintyre.

On both occasions, Marina took him back. This time however Marina has refused to play ball and has requested a divorce.

Johnson had met Marina, the daughter of journalist and broadcaster Sir Charles Wheeler, while both were at the European School of Brussels. At the time, Boris was 'happily' married to his first wife Allegra Mostyn-Owen. However, they split when his affair with Marina came into the open.

In a brief statement, the couple said:
"Several months ago, after 25 years of marriage, we decided it was in our best interest to separate.

"We have subsequently agreed to divorce and that process is under way.

"As friends we will continue to support our four children in the years ahead.

"We will not be commenting further".