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Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
A Latter-Day Lawrence of Arabia Shakes Up Britain’s Tories
Rory Stewart, a dark-horse candidate for prime minister, has hijacked the contest with a goofy internet campaign — and an eloquent plea for compromise.
John Bercow Vows to Stay as Speaker, Asserting Parliament’s Brexit Role
The possibility that Britain’s next prime minister might lead the country out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal sets up a constitutional confrontation.
Sebastian Kurz, Austrian Leader, Is Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
Lawmakers withdrew their support of the charismatic young chancellor and his caretaker government, adding to the political disarray.
Brexit ‘Red Lines’ Became a Trap for Theresa May
Initially seen as a “safe pair of hands” to deliver Brexit, she ultimately failed to convey any convincing vision of a future for Britain outside the European Union.
Full Text of Theresa May’s Resignation Speech
In announcing her departure, Mrs. May lamented the fact that she had tried and failed to persuade lawmakers to back her Brexit deal.
Who Might Replace Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister?
Conservative lawmakers have been positioning themselves for a leadership contest for months. Here are some contenders.
The Text of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Resignation Speech
In her announcing her departure, Mrs. May lamented the fact that she had tried and failed to persuade lawmakers to back her Brexit deal.
‘Red Lines’ on Brexit Became a Trap for Theresa May
Initially seen as a “safe pair of hands” to deliver Brexit, she ultimately failed to convey any convincing vision of a future for Britain outside the European Union.
Theresa May, Undone by Brexit, to Resign as U.K. Prime Minister
The announcement comes after almost three years of trying and failing to lead Britain out of the European Union.