Scots voted to remain in the E.U., and they resent being dictated to by England. And they just plain don’t like Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Scotland Election Results Complicate Hopes for Independence Referendum
The Scottish National Party fell short of an outright majority, though pro-independence parties appeared to retain control of Scotland’s Parliament.
U.K. Conservatives Win Hartlepool Parliament Seat
His pillars of “getting Brexit done” and “leveling up” struggling areas in northern England and the Midlands have fueled a separatist drive in Scotland.
U.K. and France Send Navy to Island of Jersey in Fishing Dispute
French fishing crews dropped their threat to blockade a port on the island of Jersey, but a standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights augured a future of similar disputes.
Scenes of Scotland, as It Weighs Independence From the U.K.
If the pro-independence vote surges in Thursday’s elections for the Scottish Parliament, momentum for an another referendum on independence may become unstoppable.
U.K. Elections Likely to Favor Boris Johnson, and Scottish Separatists
The prime minister’s Conservative Party stands to gain at the polls on Thursday, despite ethical accusations against him. But growth in support for the Scottish National Party could create turmoil.
Decorating Scandal Engulfs Boris Johnson and Puts Fiancée in Spotlight
Critics see the hand of Carrie Symonds in the costly makeover of the couple’s apartment and other political dust-ups. Supporters see “outdated sexist tropes.”
Boris Johnson Under Investigation Over Flat Renovation
Britain’s Electoral Commission said it was opening an investigation into whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson used political donations to refurbish his apartment.
Boris Johnson Under Fire for Reported Comments on Lockdown
Accusations of lying, cronyism and intemperate talk emerge seemingly on a daily basis, but there’s little evidence yet that Britons care.
‘It’s a Paper Tiger.’ Britain’s Lobby Laws Under Fire as Johnson Fights ‘Sleaze’ Label
The prime minister likes to flout convention, but a litany of cozy dealings between the government and business is beginning to take its toll.