The prospect of a Britain overly dependent on the United States divided politicians and added to the grievances of anti-Trump protesters in London.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Trump’s Love Affair With the Royal Family Dates Back to His Mother
As a 6-year-old, Trump sat beside his mother as she watched Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, enthralled at the gilded splendor. His father scoffed at the ceremony.
Royal Family Hosts Trump in U.K. State Visit
President Trump began his long-delayed state visit to Britain replete with full honors, including ceremonies, government meetings and a Buckingham Palace banquet.
Trump State Visit to U.K. Faces Turbulence Amid Brexit Chaos
When the American president arrives in London on Monday, it’s not clear how much more he can shake up a country that is already roiled by the Brexit debacle.
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 Cleese Suggests London Isn’t ‘Really an English City’
Those who found a post from the comedian disturbing included Mayor Sadiq Khan of London. “Londoners know that our diversity is our greatest strength,” he said.
Boris Johnson Is Summoned to Court Over Brexit Claims
The former foreign secretary is accused of lying during the Brexit campaign by inferring that Britain paid 350 million pounds every week to the European Union.
Boris Johnson Is Summoned to Court Over Brexit Claims
The former foreign secretary is accused of lying during the Brexit campaign by inferring that Britain paid 350 million pounds every week to the European Union.
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.
European Parliament Elections: 5 Biggest Takeaways
Fragmentation and polarization defined the European Parliament elections.