The crowning of King Charles III will be a test of sentiment about the monarchy in Scotland, where many supporters of independence see the royals as part of the Britain they want to leave behind.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Keir Starmer Is Quietly Bending the U.K. Labour Party to His Will
Political observers from his own side say he has been “ruthless” in reshaping the party as it looks to reclaim power.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Husband Arrested as Scottish Party Is Investigated
Peter Murrell, a longtime Scottish National Party official, was detained by the police for about 11 hours over the handling of donations raised to campaign for a second independence vote.
Scotland’s National Party Picks Humza Yousaf to Succeed Sturgeon
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Boris Johnson Faces Inquiry Over Whether He Lied to U.K. Parliament
Boris Johnson told a powerful committee that his statements over parties at his office were “made in good faith.” His political future may be at stake.
U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices
The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
Diplomat Who Faced Brexit Freeze in U.K. Now Sees a ‘New Beginning’
As the European Union’s first ambassador in London, João Vale de Almeida had to fight even for official recognition. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Windsor Framework are changing things, he says.
Northern Ireland Brexit Deal Is Gamble for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Ever since Britain voted to leave the European Union, the question of Northern Ireland’s border has bedeviled prime ministers. Rishi Sunak’s effort to broker a deal is already under threat.
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The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.
Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?
The intervention from London angered Scottish politicians, but it’s not clear that backers of independence can use the issue to their advantage.