Aug 20 UK and EU harden their positions on Brexit as G-7 nears By Raf Casert, Danica Kirka, Associated Press UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said that unless the trade backstop on the Irish border was abolished "there's no prospect of a deal."… Continue reading
Aug 18 Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos By Associated Press LONDON — Secret British government documents have warned of serious disruptions across the country in the event that the U.K. leaves the European Union without a trade deal on Oct. 31, according to a report. The Sunday Times newspaper published what… Continue reading
Aug 12 Bolton says U.S. ready to negotiate post-Brexit trade pact By Associated Press National Security Adviser John Bolton told reporters after meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London that a piecemeal approach to trade negotiations was "not unprecedented" and talks between the U.S. and the U.K. could start with areas where… Continue reading
Jul 25 UK’s Boris Johnson urges EU to renegotiate Brexit deal By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Addressing a rowdy session of Parliament for the first time since becoming prime minister, Johnson pledged Thursday to take a new approach to the United Kingdom's exit from 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 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
Jul 09 Trump lashes out at Britain’s ambassador for a second day By Danica Kirka, Associated Press UK Prime Minister Theresa May has stood by Kim Darroch after the release of the documents where the ambassador described Trump as "wacky" and a "pompous fool."… 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