Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds is ‘very loyal when times are good’ but ‘can go in the opposite direction’ during difficult periods, her ex-boyfriend claims
CARRIE Symonds is “very loyal” when it comes to relationships but can go in the “opposite direction”, according to her ex-boyfriend.
Oliver Haiste dated Boris Johnson’s now-girlfriend until 2010, and admits they had a “tumultuous” relationship.
Speaking to the he spoke highly of his PR ex, but admits her loyalty can swing both ways.
Admitting that a relationship with Carrie Symonds “is never boring” he said: “She often brings a lot of intensity to relationships, be they romantic or friendships.
“That passion can work the other way when she is not happy with you.
“When times are good, she is very loyal. When times are bad, she can go in completely the opposite direction and possibly, in my view, to excess.”
On Wednesday, Carrie cheered on Boris outside No10 on his first day as Prime Minister.
Wearing a £120 daisy red dress from Ghost for the occasion, she smiled as Mr Johnson arrived to take up his new job.
But she did not join him to walk through the door of No10 - as spouses usually do.
Boris Johnson was the first Prime Minister to enter No 10 for nearly half a century unaccompanied by a spouse.
He announced he was splitting from his wife of 25 years Marina Wheeler last September and went public with Carrie soon after.
But their divorce has still note been finalised.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Carrie will move into a 4-bed flat above No11 with Boris, 55.
The couple, who have a 24-year age gap, have been together for a year.
But Miss Symonds has not been seen in public by Mr Johnson’s side since police were called to her flat amid claims of an explosive row between the couple last month.
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Carrie was alleged to have screamed “get off me” and “get out of my flat” in the fiery bust-up recorded by neighbours.
The couple quickly quashed rumours of a break-up, and pals of Boris have credited Carrie with being a steadying influence on the Tory leader.
Yesterday, we told you about how Carrie wanted to be an actress growing up and even auditioned for the movie Atonement.
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