The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
NatWest C.E.O. Resigns Amid Nigel Farage’s Feud With Coutts Bank
Nigel Farage, a political insurgent and ally of Donald J. Trump, exposed his bank for dropping him over “reputational risks.” Some analysts say he could parlay his situation into a comeback.
As Sunak Makes His Case to Britons, the Economy Could Undermine It
Britain’s Conservative government faces a morass of problems, some new, others longstanding, that are stymying Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
Ireland Worries That Brexit Will Ruin Fishing Industry
Along Ireland’s coast, fishing has been a way of life for generations. But changes to the industry — including a cut in quotas after Brexit and a government plan to scrap boats — may see a way of life disappear.
Here’s Why So Many People Are Moving to the U.K.
Despite post-Brexit restrictions and government vows to control it, immigration to Britain reached an all-time high in 2022, driven by war, politics and economics.
UK Net Migration Record Poses Sharp Dilemma for Sunak
Net migration to Britain has exceeded 600,000 a year, stirring tensions in a government that promised to stem arrivals.
Sinn Fein Surges in Local Elections, Highlighting Northern Ireland’s Divide
As the party climbs, its rivals, the Democratic Unionists, are stalled, which means any compromise that could revive its power-sharing national government may remain elusive.
Trounced, Conservatives Feel Voters’ Wrath in English Heartlands
Defections in the once solidly Conservative southern “blue wall” drove large losses in recent municipal elections.
For King Charles, Coronation Day Is a Step on a Tightrope Walk
Britain’s head of state is said to want a more accessible, forward-looking and inclusive monarchy. It’s not an easy message to convey through golden relics and ancient rituals.