Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Author: Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
U.K. Accuses China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers
The British government believes China has overseen two separate hacking campaigns, including one that yielded information from 40 million voters.
Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda
The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.
Rishi Sunak Back in Hot Seat After Parliamentary Election Losses
With a general election looming, the Conservatives’ loss of two seats in Britain’s Parliament probably won’t be enough to cause another party coup.
The U.K. Labour Party’s Worst Enemy Might Be Itself
The party has a large lead in the polls but recent missteps have led to questions about the management skills of its leader, Keir Starmer.
Why Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Have Splintered Into Factions
The biggest challenge to Britain’s prime minister comes from his own divided party, which is triggering resignations and a mutiny over immigration.
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Plan Is Approved by U.K. Parliament
The British prime minister’s contentious proposal to send asylum seekers to the African country moved forward a step, but it still faces potential stumbling blocks before becoming law.
What Kevin McCarthy and Rishi Sunak Have in Common: Unmanageable Parties
A former speaker of the U.S. House and the British prime minister have struggled to corral the extreme right factions of their parties.
Can Boris Johnson Keep His Cool at U.K.’s Covid Inquiry?
Britain’s former prime minister will face tough questions when he testifies this week before an official inquiry into the pandemic.
Can Boris Johnson Keep His Cool at U.K.’s Covid Inquiry?
Britain’s former prime minister will face tough questions when he testifies this week before an official inquiry into the pandemic.