Ece Temelkuran, a Turkish author, sees parallels between Donald Trump’s claims of election theft and the 2016 attempt to depose Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss Pivots From Queen’s Funeral to U.K.’s Crises
Liz Truss’s government will roll out major initiatives to confront an array of economic and social problems: soaring energy costs, surging inflation and pressure on public services.
Queen’s Ties to Scotland Add New Wrinkle to Push for Independence
Political analysts said that respect for the queen and her devotion to Scotland could strengthen a union that has been under acute strain for more than a decade.
Blackpool Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader Liz Truss
Blackpool contains one of the most deprived areas to turn to the Conservatives in Britain’s last general election. But with costs rising, there are already signs of cracks in that support.
Blackpool Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader Liz Truss
Blackpool contains one of the most deprived areas to turn to the Conservatives in Britain’s last general election. But with costs rising, there are already signs of cracks in that support.
As U.K. Prime Minister, Liz Truss Will Face Hard Times
Coming to power during the worst economic crisis since the Thatcher era, Liz Truss will need all her ideological dexterity — some call it opportunism — to succeed.
As Britain Prepares for a New Leader, Tensions With Allies Loom
Comments from the front-runner for prime minister, Liz Truss, suggest bumpier relations with Europe and the U.S. if she wins, with Northern Ireland getting in the way of the “special relationship.”
Prime Minister Race in Britain Remains Unsettled in Wake of Johnson’s Downfall
Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, is the current front-runner, but Penny Mordaunt, a junior trade minister, is making a surprisingly strong run for the leadership position.
Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans
The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.
Boris Johnson May Be Fading Out, but Not the Divisions He Stoked
Long after he is gone, his successors will be wrestling over his signature project, Brexit, and the insoluble issues it raised.