Boris Johnson’s victory has drawn in millions of former Labour voters whose vision of Brexit is far different from the Conservative establishment’s.
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For Scotland and Northern Ireland, a Weakening of Ties
Both strongly opposed Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan. With that now a certainty, independence is in the air, particularly in Scotland.
Battered U.K. Labour Party Ponders Next Move, as Corbyn Plans Exit
Labour’s most left-wing leader in a generation suffered a crushing defeat, leaving his party questioning where it heads next.
After Election Victory, Boris Johnson Says ‘We Are Going to Unite’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a sweeping victory gives him “an overwhelming mandate” to complete Brexit, but also talked about big spending plans.
U.K. Election Result Starts Clock on Brexit Talks With E.U.
Few expect the negotiations on the country’s future trade and security relationship with the bloc to be quick or easy.
Conservatives Win Commanding Majority in U.K. Vote: ‘Brexit Will Happen’
The strong showing is vindication for Boris Johnson, who now has a chance to put his personal stamp on Britain, beginning with Brexit.
U.K. General Election 2019: A Big Night for Conservatives, Exit Poll Shows
Boris Johnson appears empowered to lead Britain through Brexit in January, its most momentous transition since World War II.
Photos of the U.K. in the Shadow of Brexit
Britain feels anxious, with traditional loyalties cracking. A fifth election in five years has cleaved the country into Leave and Remain, and raised questions about whether the United Kingdom can remain united.
Boris Johnson Tries On a New Campaign Persona: Disciplined
The British prime minister is more grim tactician now than “the clownish, cuddly fellow” of the past. So far, it seems to be working.
Jeremy Corbyn, U.K. Labour Leader, Struggles to Close Election Gap
The national polls put the Conservatives ahead, just as they did in 2017 when the left-wing Mr. Corbyn shocked the experts. But can he recapture that magic?