The British prime minister’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda passed a critical vote, but more hurdles lie ahead.
Tag: Labour Party (Great Britain)
Playing for Time, U.K. Leader Sets Up Chance of U.S. Election Overlap
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signaled that voters will go to the polls in the fall, around the time that the United States will be in the midst of its own pivotal vote.
Junior Doctors at N.H.S. Begin 6-Day Strike
The young doctors’ walkout could result in numerous canceled medical visits and surgical procedures, undoing recent progress in cutting wait times.
Glenys Kinnock, Political Force in Britain and Europe, Dies at 79
The wife of the Labour leader Neil Kinnock, she carved her own leftist identity with a seat in the European Parliament and as a British government minister.
Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.
Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.
UK Labour Party Suffers Rebellion on Gaza Cease-Fire Vote
More than a quarter of Labour lawmakers in Parliament backed a motion calling for a cease-fire amid growing concern over casualties in Gaza and rising pressure on European politicians.
Why Rishi Sunak Is on His 3rd Political Makeover
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle was a bold attempt to win back more moderate Conservatives. But it could backfire, analysts said.
Under Pressure, U.K.’s Sunak Tries Another Cabinet Reset With a Swerve to Center
After more than a year as prime minister, Rishi Sunak, a Conservative, has failed to close a yawning gap in the polls. On Monday he did something new.
U.K. Home Secretary’s Article in Times of London Stirs Political Storm
The future of Suella Braverman hung in the balance after she wrote an incendiary opinion article. Downing Street said the piece was unauthorized.