Rebels among the prime minister’s party are threatening a revolt. That may force a snap general election.
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Tens of Thousands Take to Streets to Protest Boris Johnson Maneuver in Parliament
Protesters in London and dozens of other cities and towns spoke of worries for democracy over the decision to suspend Parliament for several potentially critical weeks before Brexit.
Britain’s Unwritten Constitution Suddenly Looks Fragile
Britons were shocked when Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended Parliament, defying tradition. But that may be just the start.
Shortchanged: Why British Life Expectancy Has Stalled
For the first time in modern history, Britons in some areas are living shorter lives, with poor lifestyles, depression and budget cuts the leading causes.
Boris Johnson, Giuseppe Conte, Dorian: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
What’s Next for Brexit? Six Possible Outcomes
The Brexit crisis is reaching a crescendo. But the outcome depends not just on Boris Johnson but on his allies and enemies both at home and abroad.
W.H.O. Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Rise in Measles in Europe
The disease had a resurgence in Britain, Greece, the Czech Republic and Albania, the World Health Organization said.
Britain’s Queen Is a Figurehead, but She Just Got Dragged Into Brexit Politics
When Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament, many who opposed his move hoped she would intervene. But experts say she had little sway over the matter.
After Backlash, Boris Johnson Promises to Speed Up Brexit Talks With Brussels
The prime minister sought to calm fury over his maneuver to suspend Parliament and limit the ability of his critics to thwart a “no-deal” Brexit.
E.U. Has Been Called Antidemocratic. Now It Asks if U.K. Has the Same Problem.
Reading behind the lines of Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament, many diplomats in Europe see the move as a hardball negotiation tactic.