Mr. Rees-Mogg, the House of Commons leader, reclined on Parliament’s front benches during Tuesday’s debates, offering a target for the prime minister’s foes and inspiring internet memes.
Author: BENJAMIN MUELLER
Britain’s Conservatives Erupt Into Civil War as Unlikely Rebels Defy Boris Johnson
A group of renegade Tory lawmakers — who only months ago were holding the reins of power — are trying to thwart Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans for Brexit.
Britain’s Unwritten Constitution Suddenly Looks Fragile
Britons were shocked when Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended Parliament, defying tradition. But that may be just the start.
With Brexit Gambit, Boris Johnson Reveals a Ruthless Side
For years, Mr. Johnson affected a mischievous, even clownish air. As prime minister, he is showing that he can be as pugnacious as critics said his predecessor was timid.
Anti-Brexit Lawmakers Try Cooperating, for a Change
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, agreed to shelve his plan to topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week in favor of a legislative challenge to a no-deal Brexit.
In Looming Brexit Clash, U.K. Constitution Could Be the Loser
Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain.
U.K. Joins U.S.-Led Effort to Protect Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between Britain and Iran have risen since Iran seized a tanker in July. Monday’s decision was an acknowledgment that British efforts to create a European-led task force have proved difficult.
Princess Haya, Wife of Dubai’s Ruler, Seeks Protective Order
The request came at the opening of a closely watched legal battle between Princess Haya, who fled Dubai with her two children, and Sheikh Mohammed.
Britain’s New Liberal Democrats Leader, Jo Swinson, Could Be a Kingmaker
The 39-year-old Scottish lawmaker took over leadership of the adamantly anti-Brexit party that could play an influential role if an early election is held.
New Members Flood U.K.’s Conservatives, Yanking the Party Right
A party of 160,000 paying members has had roughly 40,000 joiners in the past year. That has raised questions about whether this new wave helped radicalize the party.