The 50-pence pieces emblazoned with “Oct. 31, 2019” will be recycled. (So will those with “March 29.”)
Tag: Hammond, Philip
Boris Johnson Still Basks in Favor of Hard-line Tories, Who Forgive All for Brexit
In London, the British prime minister seems to be facing one crisis after another. But in Manchester, where his Conservative party is meeting, it’s another story altogether.
U.K. Opposition Lawmakers Plan to Turn Up Heat on Boris Johnson
The Labour Party vowed to complicate his plan for a swift general election, and lawmakers planned to press ahead with legislation to avert his threat to leave the European Union without a deal.
Brexit Showdown Nears in Parliament as Some Lawmakers Defy Boris Johnson
Parliament is considering a measure opposed by the prime minister to block a no-deal withdrawal from the European Union.
As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Faces the Brexit He Championed
Having won the backing of his Conservative Party, Mr. Johnson will immediately face the daunting task of managing Britain’s exit from the European Union by Oct. 31.
Philip Hammond, U.K. Finance Chief, Says He’ll Quit Rather Than Serve Boris Johnson
Mr. Hammond, the chancellor of the Exchequer in Theresa May’s cabinet, has been a prominent opponent of leaving the European Union without an agreement.
U.K. Official Suspended for Forcing Out Climate Protester by the Neck
TV footage showed Mark Field, a senior foreign policy official, jump from his seat and grab a protester at an event Thursday night.
A Pledge to End Austerity, After Brexit
The chancellor of the Exchequer said that the government could reap a $35 billion Brexit dividend, but only if it reaches a deal with the European Union.
Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?
Even if Parliament approves the government’s plan, Britain has yet to define its new relationship with Europe. In other words, after two torturous years, nothing is settled.
U.K. Government Markets Its Brexit Plan as Least Bad Option
In an official analysis, the government admits Britain’s economy will suffer under any withdrawal scenario compared with remaining in the E.U.