Notes, memos and diplomatic cables detailing the workings of the British state were released from the National Archives.
Tag: Great Britain
Gatwick Airport Drone: Lots of Second-Guessing, but Not Many Answers
After the London airport was closed for almost 36 hours last week, officials are calling for new investigators, critiquing government readiness and suggesting new solutions.
British-Iranian Scholar Returns Home After Detention
The case of Abbas Edalat highlighted the plight of up to 30 dual citizens held as tensions have risen between Iran and the West.
America’s Allies Fear That Traditional Ties No Longer Matter Under Trump
President Trump’s disregard for friendly nations in Europe and Asia could fundamentally diminish America’s global clout, analysts say.
Ireland Releases ‘Sobering’ Contingency Plan for No-Deal Brexit
Dublin would focus on “crisis management” if Britain failed to strike a deal with Brussels, which would hurt Ireland more than any other E.U. country.
Did Jeremy Corbyn Call Theresa May ‘a Stupid Woman’?
A camera captured Britain’s opposition leader mouthing several words after being harangued by the prime minister. Her party’s lawmakers are demanding an apology.
U.K. Begins to Think Seriously About a ‘No-Deal Brexit’
The government is detailing plans to deal with a chaotic exit from the European Union. Is it a scare tactic to make Parliament accept a deal it hates?
Is a 2nd Brexit Referendum Really the Answer? A User’s Guide
Prime Minister Theresa May is adamantly opposed to the idea, but many now see it as the way out of Britain’s Brexit nightmare. Here is a guide to the process.
‘Let Us Not Break Faith’ by Having a 2nd Referendum, May Says
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain said the parliamentary vote on her Brexit plan would take place next month. She also spoke out against a second referendum on European Union membership.
Meghan Markle Isn’t Speaking to Her Dad. He’s Asked the Queen to Intervene.
Thomas Markle, who did not attend the royal wedding in May, appeared on British television to ask his daughter to reach out to him, and for Queen Elizabeth II to help.