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
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 07 UK's May steps down as party leader amid Brexit impasse By Jill Lawless, Associated Press May's decision to give up her post has sparked a battle to replace her, with 11 candidates vying to become prime minister. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Trump and Irish PM disagree on what's best for Ireland under Brexit On his first official visit to Ireland, President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the VIP lounge at Shannon Airport. While Trump supports the United Kingdom's divorce from the European Union, Varadkar has become a… 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
Jun 04 WATCH: Trump says he would have 'sued and settled' if he were negotiating Brexit President Donald Trump couldn't resist a slight dig at UK Prime Minister Theresa May, evoking the two years of broadsides he had lobbed at her by recalling that he urged her to sue the EU rather than try to negotiate… Continue reading