Parliament is all but certain to approve the government’s plan, but a rare show of defiance by the unelected upper house showed the depth of opposition.
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Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda
The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.
U.K. Tory Donor Allegedly Said Black Lawmaker ‘Should Be Shot’
Frank Hester, the leading supporter of Britain’s Conservative Party, is accused of making the comments about Diane Abbott, a well-known lawmaker.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
‘This Is For Gaza’: George Galloway, Leftist Firebrand, Wins Rochdale By-Election
As the Mideast conflict reverberates through British politics, the politician with a history of inflammatory statements about Israel won a special election in northern England.
The Rochdale By-Election in England Is Chaos: What to Know
Voters are going to the polls in a district near Manchester to choose a new member of Parliament, and the leading candidate is a fedora-wearing leftist firebrand.
Britain’s Conservative Party Loses Two Seats In Latest Blow To Rishi Sunak
The loss of two seats came as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deals with a shrinking economy and discontent over a crisis gripping the country’s health system.
The U.K. Labour Party’s Worst Enemy Might Be Itself
The party has a large lead in the polls but recent missteps have led to questions about the management skills of its leader, Keir Starmer.
‘No Time to Go Wobbly’: Why Britain Is Lobbying U.S. Republicans on Ukraine
The U.K., often a wingman to the United States in defense, is pushing its ally to stand firm against President Vladimir V. Putin, amid fears that Russia poses an existential threat to Europe.