Jul 24 Boris Johnson officially becomes UK leader By Associated Press Boris Johnson visited the palace to meet with the monarch Wednesday after predecessor Theresa May resigned, failing to secure parliamentary approval for her deal to leave the European Union. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 10:48 On Brexit, can new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succeed where Theresa May failed? Boris Johnson, one of Britain’s most eccentric and recognizable politicians, will become its next prime minister. The former mayor of London beat fellow Conservative Jeremy Hunt to take on what some say is the country’s greatest challenge since World War… Continue watching
Jul 23 How Boris Johnson’s win raises the risk of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit By Pan Pylas, Associated Press If the UK leaves the European Union without an exit deal, the nation could face a deep recession. Continue reading
Jul 23 Boris Johnson wins race to become UK prime minister By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Johnson will be installed as prime minister in a formal handover from Theresa May on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:57 Fallout from leaked memos about Trump prompts UK ambassador to resign Sir Kim Darroch, British ambassador to the United States since 2016, has resigned after diplomatic memos in which he criticized President Trump were leaked. Although Prime Minister Theresa May and other UK politicians expressed support for Darroch, Boris Johnson, the… Continue watching
Jul 09 UK’s opposition Labour Party backs new Brexit referendum By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the party would campaign to stay in the EU if a referendum was called by whoever succeeds Prime Minister Theresa May. Continue reading
Jun 20 Boris Johnson builds on lead in British prime minister race By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Many in Britain's governing Conservative Party doubt that anyone can beat Johnson, as members prepare to pick the final two contenders to become the country's next prime minister before the end of the day. Britain's governing Conservative Party narrowed the… Continue reading
Jun 13 Who will inherit the Brexit fight? A guide to the UK’s prime minister race By Ali Rogin Several members of the Conservative Party are vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May. The winner will be tasked with finding the least messy way for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Continue reading
Jun 13 Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Boris Johnson, a former foreign secretary and leading Brexit campaigner, secured 114 of the 313 votes cast by Conservatives in the House of Commons, a ballot that reduced the field of candidates from 10 to seven. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 6:40 How Trump’s ‘brash brand of politics’ is playing with British audiences After Monday’s royal welcome of President Trump in the UK, Tuesday was reserved for business and a final meeting with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May. Trump took jabs at London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the… Continue watching