Dozens of women in Britain’s Parliament from across the political spectrum expressed solidarity with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Britain to Hold Election in December, Opening New Phase in Brexit Odyssey
The vote throws back to the British people the bedeviling issue of how, or even if, their country should leave the European Union.
Botswana Election Won by President, Despite Rift with Predecessor
President Mokgweetsi Masisi will serve another term after taking controversial steps to lift a ban on elephant hunting and usher in the decriminalization of homosexuality.
Boris Johnson Calls for December Election in Push to Break Brexit Deadlock
Britain’s prime minister challenged lawmakers to approve a general election, but the opposition Labour Party reacted coolly to the idea.
Boris Johnson Loses a Critical Brexit Vote, Throwing the Process Into Disarray
Lawmakers voted down a measure to compress the timetable to debate the new withdrawal deal, in a rebuke to the prime minister.
Israel Seems Paralyzed, but Is the System Broken?
To understand the paralysis in Israel’s political system, think of a Mexican standoff, like in a Quentin Tarantino movie, minus the guns.
As Netanyahu Fails to Form a Government, Benny Gantz Gets a Chance to Try
The former army chief will have 28 days to assemble a coalition government for the fiercely divided country. Otherwise, a third election could follow.
Boris Johnson to Hold Tuesday Showdown After New Brexit Setback
The speaker of the House of Commons effectively delayed by a day a possibly decisive vote on the prime minister’s withdrawal agreement with the European Union.
Despite Litany of Failures, Boris Johnson Is in Striking Distance of Brexit Success
The prime minister will try again this week to get his draft deal through Parliament. He has one key thing going for him: a divided opposition.
Vacant: 600-Year-Old Job With Top Pay. Perks Include Monarch’s Bed.
As speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow won fame and helped lawmakers shape Brexit. Now he’s quitting, and nine lawmakers want his job.