Sep 05 UK's Johnson calls opposition to new election 'cowardly' By Jill Lawless, Gregory Katz, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered another setback amid the ongoing Brexit debate as his own brother quit the government on Thursday, saying it was not serving the national interest. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 6:12 On Brexit, British PM Boris Johnson stymied by rebels from his own party By Malcolm Brabant With less than two months until the deadline for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, the course ahead for the separation appears no clearer. On Wednesday, British lawmakers passed a law to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from… Continue watching
Sep 04 UK lawmakers move to prevent 'no deal' Brexit By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The House of Commons is confronting Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his insistence that the U.K. leave the EU on Oct. 31 even without a withdrawal agreement… Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 6:41 In Britain, Boris Johnson's Brexit 'hardball' prompts protests By Malcolm Brabant Great Britain's political drama is intensifying this week, as the fallout continues over Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament in advance of the October 31st deadline for Brexit. In response, some Labour Party lawmakers are trying to push emergency… Continue watching
Aug 30 Judge won't immediately block UK Parliament suspension By Gregory Katz, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The Court of Session in Edinburgh refused Friday to take immediate legal action to prevent Johnson from suspending Parliament for several weeks during part of the period ahead of the Brexit deadline of Oct. 31. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 7:36 What Boris Johnson's Parliament move means for the chances of a no-deal Brexit In the United Kingdom, the countdown to Brexit is on, and Parliament is out. Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved Wednesday to suspend Parliament, sparking criticism that he is seeking to prevent lawmakers from debating a deal to leave the European… Continue watching
Aug 28 Does suspending Parliament make a no-deal Brexit more likely? By Carlo Piovano, Associated Press The suspension gives lawmakers very little time to debate and pass legislation to keep Britain from leaving the EU without a deal on Oct. 31. Continue reading
Aug 21 Germany's Merkel hosts UK Prime Minister Johnson as Brexit drama grows By Danica Kirka, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press The meeting comes as positions on Britain's divorce from the EU have hardened on both sides of the English Channel, hurtling Britain toward a no-deal exit that would damage both economies. Continue reading
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 15 Gibraltar frees Iranian oil tanker that U.S. sought to seize By Aritz Parra, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The tanker's release could potentially defuse tensions between London and Tehran as a British-flagged tanker remains held by the Islamic Republic. Continue reading