A full-scale revolt was in the works amid demands for the opposition party to campaign openly against leaving the European Union.
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Boris Johnson Is in Trouble With Brexit. Many Voters Don’t Mind.
Despite multiple setbacks, Boris Johnson could still win a general election. Analysts say that, like President Trump, he has played to his core.
U.K. Parliament Closes, but Lawmakers Don’t Go Quietly
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the country’s elected body was shut down in a ceremony that featured a rod, a mace and a few lines of Norman French.
Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s Rasputin, Is Feeling the Heat of Brexit
A serial provocateur and political assassin, Mr. Cummings is the architect of the British government’s scorched-earth policy on Brexit.
Parliament’s Next Brexit Brawl: When to Hold Elections
Opposition lawmakers have blocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for a mid-October election, but the government says it will push for it again next week.
U.K. Opposition Lawmakers Plan to Turn Up Heat on Boris Johnson
The Labour Party vowed to complicate his plan for a swift general election, and lawmakers planned to press ahead with legislation to avert his threat to leave the European Union without a deal.
Brexit Showdown Nears in Parliament as Some Lawmakers Defy Boris Johnson
Parliament is considering a measure opposed by the prime minister to block a no-deal withdrawal from the European Union.
What’s Next for Brexit? Six Possible Outcomes
The Brexit crisis is reaching a crescendo. But the outcome depends not just on Boris Johnson but on his allies and enemies both at home and abroad.
Bold Move or Coup? Social Media Reacts to Boris Johnson
The prime minister’s move to cut short Parliament’s Brexit debate roiled an already divided Britain.
What Did Boris Johnson Just Do to Parliament?
The British prime minister has slashed the time lawmakers will have to debate and deflect his Brexit plans, with a deadline fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know.