Oct 24 Why Britons never actually vote for their prime minister By Associated Press Observers of British politics can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through prime ministers without holding an election. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Rishi Sunak speaks after being tapped as new UK prime minister, first of South Asian heritage By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain's first prime minister of color after being chosen to lead the governing Conservative Party. Continue reading
Oct 23 Boris Johnson drops out of race to return as UK’s next prime minister By Sylvia Hui, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister's job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. Continue reading
Jul 20 Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss in runoff to replace Boris Johnson as UK leader By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as the two finalists in an election to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Continue reading