Cast as something between the Kennedys and the Kardashians, the relatives of the pro-Brexit juggernaut likely to become the next U.K. prime minister don’t always share his views.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
U.K. Voters’ Frustration High as 99% Are Sidelined in Prime Minister Election
With less than 1 percent of registered voters making a consequential decision at a critical time, many are questioning the foundations of their democracy.
New Members Flood U.K.’s Conservatives, Yanking the Party Right
A party of 160,000 paying members has had roughly 40,000 joiners in the past year. That has raised questions about whether this new wave helped radicalize the party.
U.K. Lawmakers Create Hurdle to No-Deal Brexit, in Blow to Boris Johnson
They approved a plan to stop the next prime minister from suspending Parliament as a means of forcing through Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
On Eve of Her Exit, May Denounces Political Rancor. Some Blame Her for It.
In her valedictory speech Mrs. May attacked the “politics of winners and losers, of absolutes and of perpetual strife.” But critics says her leadership has stoked a growing Brexit crisis.
Nothing ‘Magic’ About the Flawed Contest to Become U.K. Prime Minister
In 1963, a cabal of Conservative insiders called the “magic circle” chose the party’s — and therefore the country’s — leader. Is the current system any better?
U.S.-British Relationship Sounding More Testy Than ‘Special’
President Trump’s harsh words for a British ambassador and for the prime minister have some wondering what a post-Brexit Britain can really count on from its longtime ally.
After Hunt and Johnson Debate, ‘The Gloves Are Off’ in U.K. Race
Britain’s foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says he has “been waiting for this moment for 30 years of my life.” But the moment comes at a tricky time, with Brexit on the horizon.
The 0.3% of U.K. Voters Who Will Pick the Next Prime Minister
Older, whiter and more right-wing than average, Conservatives who will choose their party’s next leader are adamant about one thing: Brexit at any cost.
E.U. Nominates Two Women for Top Jobs as Bloc’s Unity Is Tested
The European Union made history, putting forward Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president and Christine Lagarde to lead the European Central Bank.