The 120-metre tower, which has been designed for the Olympic Park Legacy project in the city of London, will be funded by the steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal — Britain’s richest man.

The tower has attracted designs from some of the country's most famous artists, including former Turner prize winner Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, the designer of the Angel of the North, near Gateshead.

A panel is currently considering five designs and the winner will be revealed in two weeks time.

When Boris was accused of having an affair in 2004, he made comments about an ‘inverted pyramid of piffle,’- comments which have now coined the name ‘Piffle Tower’ for the new London structure.

The real name of the structure will be ‘Transmission’ and it will be six times taller than the Angel of the North and constructed from steel. With viewing decks overlooking Olympic Park, Transmission will be lit up at night and powered by solar panels.

The design is said to be inspired by an electricity pylon and will form part of a series of cultural programmes and artworks designed in honour of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Critics are already concerned that Boris is more interested in creating a lasting monument to his time as Mayor rather than creating a powerful piece for London. Recently, he talked of not littering the capital’s skyline with more tall buildings – a statement which seems to be contradicted by these latest plans.

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Following the trend of other European cities, the city of London has opened the doors to its first gay tourist office.

The centre, which is located at 30 Lisle Street, aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere in which to offer LGBT-specific information about the capital. It is the first office of its kind and hopes to support LGBT work all over the country, as well as supporting events and activities in London.

Centre Director Shaun Newport said that London has the best LGBT life in London. The Dutch capital of Amsterdam opened its first gay tourist information centre last month, and LGBT tourists planning to visit the capital can order a special gay Amsterdam information kit for free.

At the new Lisle Street centre in London, both foreign visitors and Britons will also be able to book tickets for London events and activities at the centre.

As well as the latest on gay London, the office will provide general tourist information on the city of London.

Mr Newport said, “Whether you have been here a lifetime, or have just stepped off the tube for the first time, we will give you advice on getting around.

“We want to show that London's exciting LGBT life is the best in the world.

“We will show off what our city has to offer to local, national and international visitors, as well as to Londoners old and new.

“The community has responded enthusiastically, lauding the centre's arrival. We have been too long without one,” he added.

You can find out more about the centre by visiting its website at www.gaytouristoffice.co.uk.

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