Another fine mess: Brexit-dogged Johnson's UN trip goes awry
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 07:42
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson landed in New York this week on a speedy Royal Air Force jet, bringing his vision of a post-Brexit "Global Britain" to the United Nations. Then he sat on the...
Updated (2): Johnson denies lying to queen; court rejects Brexit case
Thursday, 12 September 2019, 12:49
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The British government insisted Thursday that its assessment there could be food and medicine shortages, gridlock at ports and riots in the streets if there is a no-deal Brexit is a worst-case...
Updated: UK court rules Johnson's suspension of Parliament unlawful
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 11:47
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend the U.K. Parliament less than two months before Britain is due to leave the European Union was unlawful, a Scottish court ruled Wednesday, although...
Johnson suspends UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 07:45
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
The simmering showdown between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Britain's Parliament over Brexit came to a head as lawmakers delivered three defeats to the government's plans for leaving the European...
Brexit crisis grows as opposition rejects snap election call
Saturday, 7 September 2019, 07:19
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Britain's bedeviling Brexit dilemma intensified Friday, as opposition parties refused to support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for an election until he secures a delay to Britain's exit from the...
Updated: Johnson calls opponents cowardly, plans new election bid
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 10:49
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister Boris Johnson looked for new ways Thursday to bring about a national election, after rebellious British lawmakers rejected his call to trigger a snap poll and moved to block his plan to...
Updated (3): Brexit turmoil continues as lawmakers defy UK's Johnson
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:16
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Britain's Parliament faced a second straight day of political turmoil Wednesday as lawmakers fought Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to deliver Brexit in less than two months, come what...
Opposition developing to Boris Johnson's Parliament manoeuvre
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 12:54
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Political opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament crystalized Thursday amid protests, legal action and a petition to block the move which has gathered more than 1...