Tag: Johnson, Boris
Boris Johnson Fights to Hold Power After Cabinet Ministers Resign
Two top cabinet members resigned from the scandal-scarred British prime minister’s government. Some wondered if the master of political survival could pull off another save.
Who Is Chris Pincher?
Chris Pincher’s actions could easily have gone unnoticed if Boris Johnson’s government hadn’t already been troubled.
Who Is Rishi Sunak?
Boris Johnson appointed Mr. Sunak chancellor, the government’s chief financial officer and often second in power only to the prime minister, in February 2020.
Two Top Cabinet Ministers Quit as Boris Johnson Battles for Survival
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the Exchequer, and Sajid Javid, the health secretary, both quit in connection with a series of scandals that have raised questions about the prime minister’s judgment and honesty.
Britain Gears Up for a Summer of Labor Discontent
With energy costs and inflation surging, and taxes and the cost of loans increasing, British workers are demanding higher pay and going on strike with a militancy not seen in years.
Why So Many British Workers Are On Strike
With energy costs and inflation surging, and taxes and the cost of loans increasing, British workers are demanding higher pay and going on strike with a militancy not seen in years.
His Union Went on Strike. His Interviews Went Viral.
At a time of rampant inflation and wage stagnation, Mick Lynch, the force behind Britain’s largest railway strikes in three decades, has found success that has surprised even his colleagues.
Scotland’s Leader Calls for Independence Vote, Challenging Judges to Stop It
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a plan for a referendum on Scottish independence next year, but will have to overcome judges in London and opposition from Boris Johnson.