Jun 06 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote amid scandals By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a substantial rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future. Continue reading
Jun 05 Russian airstrikes target Kyiv as Putin warns West on arms By John Leicester, Associated Press The cryptic threat of a military escalation from the Russian leader didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the United States announced plans to deliver $700 million of security assistance for Ukraine. Those weapons… Continue reading
May 25 Report faults U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson for lockdown parties By Jill Lawless, Associated Press An investigative report blames British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other senior leaders for allowing boozy government parties that broke the U.K.'s COVID-19 lockdown rules. Continue reading
May 10 Queen Elizabeth II delegates opening of Parliament to Prince Charles, signaling transition is underway By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II's long reign has entered new territory after, for the first time in seven decades, she delegated the formal opening of Parliament to her son and heir, Prince Charles. Continue reading
Apr 27 Top UK diplomat says allies must ‘double down’ and send Ukraine tanks, jets By Jill Lawless, Associated Press NATO nations have supplied Ukraine with military supplies including missiles and armored vehicles. But so far they have been reluctant to send fighter planes for fear of escalating the conflict. Continue reading
Apr 25 Women across British politics slam sexism of ‘Basic Instinct’ slur against lawmaker By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Women from across British politics called Monday for action to tackle misogyny after a newspaper ran a story accusing the deputy opposition leader of trying to "distract" the prime minister during debates by crossing and uncrossing her legs. Continue reading
Apr 21 UK lawmakers approved probe into Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s alleged lies By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The move, approved by cries of "aye" and without a formal vote in the House of Commons, means Parliament's Committee of Privileges will investigate whether Johnson knowingly misled Parliament. Historically that is a resigning offense if proven. Continue reading
Apr 17 Anglican church leader condemns UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government says the plan will discourage people from making dangerous attempts to cross the English Channel, and put people-smuggling gangs who run the treacherous route out of business. Continue reading
Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals By Associated Press More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. Continue reading
Apr 15 British government plans to start flying asylum-seekers to Rwanda within weeks By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government says it plans to start putting asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda within weeks. Continue reading