A serial provocateur and political assassin, Mr. Cummings is the architect of the British government’s scorched-earth policy on Brexit.
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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.
With Brexit Gambit, Boris Johnson Reveals a Ruthless Side
For years, Mr. Johnson affected a mischievous, even clownish air. As prime minister, he is showing that he can be as pugnacious as critics said his predecessor was timid.
Anti-Brexit Lawmakers Try Cooperating, for a Change
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, agreed to shelve his plan to topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week in favor of a legislative challenge to a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson Needs Help From Trump, but Not Too Much
As he undertakes his first foreign trip, Mr. Johnson needs American support for Brexit. But he also needs help from Berlin and Paris, where the president is regarded with suspicion.