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British PM Boris Johnson faces key by-election tests

World Jun 24

UK voters reject Conservatives in two special elections, a blow to Boris Johnson

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

World May 08

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What battles lie ahead for Cameron’s second turn as prime minister?

David Cameron may have held on to power after British elections, but he'll face a number of challenges, including the rising power of the Scottish National Party and a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the European Union.

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World May 08

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Cameron’s party wins majority in UK elections, defying polls

British Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party claimed a decisive victory, winning another five-year term despite what was predicted to be a toss-up contest with the Labour Party. The other big winner was the Scottish National Party, which swept virtually…

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U.K. Foreign Secretary Reaffirms ‘Unbreakable Alliance’ with the U.S.

Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Obama administration officials, following speculation that the U.K.'s new governing coalition will be more independent of U.S. policy. Margaret Warner talks to Hague about the newly formed government under Prime Minister David Cameron.

Politics May 11

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U.K. Opposition Parties Prepare to Form Government Under Conservative Leader

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced his resignation as Conservative and Liberal Democrats neared an agreement on forming a new coalition government. Jeffrey Brown talks to reporter Ned Temko about the new administration.

May 11

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown Cedes Office to Conservative David Cameron

Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain's Labor Party resigned his position as the two opposition parties reached an agreement to form a government, following last week's inconclusive national election.

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Governing Mandate Remains Up for Grabs After U.K. Elections

Britain's conservative party won more seats than the ruling Labor party in this week's elections, but it lacks a clear majority to establish the government. Simon Marks reports on the country's first hung parliament in 36 years, as three political…

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May 07

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Political Horsetrading Ahead, Following Conservative Win in U.K. Elections

Conservative Party leader David Cameron is looking to build a governing coalition with a third political party, after failing to gain a majority of seats in the British election. Margaret Warner gets three perspectives on the negotiations that lie ahead…

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