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In Push to Leave One Union, U.K.’s Boris Johnson Risks Another
Amid rising tension over the risk of a “no deal” Brexit, Mr. Johnson made his first official visit as prime minister to Scotland. He was met in Edinburgh with jeers and boos.
Iran Links British Seizure of Oil Tanker to Ailing Nuclear Deal
Iran is trying to increase the pressure on European nations to make good on the promised financial benefits of the nuclear agreement.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, New U.K. Minister, Greets Staff With an Imperial Edict
The leader of Britain’s House of Commons issued a style guide true to his antediluvian manners.
Brexit Clashes Begin as U.K.’s Boris Johnson Pushes a Hard Line
The new prime minister fueled speculation that he was ready to go to a general election if he was blocked by lawmakers from leaving the European Union without a deal.
Suggesting a Tanker Swap, Iran Hints at a Compromise
President Hassan Rouhani’s offer may be a gesture toward reducing the escalating tensions between Iran and the West.
For Boris Johnson, the Tumult Begins Inside Downing Street
As the country’s first single leader in more than 40 years, he brings an unsettled domestic situation unique in the annals of modern-day prime ministerial politics.
Boris Johnson Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Replacing Theresa May
The former foreign secretary and London mayor, a polarizing advocate for Brexit, said, “It is time to change the record.”
Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption
President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained.
Boris Johnson to Take Leadership of a Britain in Deep Crisis
Promising Brexit, the new Conservative Party leader will take over with less political clout than just about any prime minister since World War II.