Parliament won the power to try to stop a “no deal” withdrawal from the European Union, a major defeat for the prime minister.
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Tens of Thousands Take to Streets to Protest Boris Johnson Maneuver in Parliament
Protesters in London and dozens of other cities and towns spoke of worries for democracy over the decision to suspend Parliament for several potentially critical weeks before Brexit.
Britain’s Queen Is a Figurehead, but She Just Got Dragged Into Brexit Politics
When Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament, many who opposed his move hoped she would intervene. But experts say she had little sway over the matter.
How Giuseppe Conte of Italy Went From Irrelevant to Irreplaceable
The prime minister of the last Italian government got the mandate to form the next Italian government, completing a remarkable political resuscitation.
After Backlash, Boris Johnson Promises to Speed Up Brexit Talks With Brussels
The prime minister sought to calm fury over his maneuver to suspend Parliament and limit the ability of his critics to thwart a “no-deal” Brexit.
E.U. Has Been Called Antidemocratic. Now It Asks if U.K. Has the Same Problem.
Reading behind the lines of Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament, many diplomats in Europe see the move as a hardball negotiation tactic.
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.
Boris Johnson’s ‘Explosive’ Move to Get His Way on Brexit: Suspend Parliament
Britain’s prime minister asked the queen to suspend Parliament, a move intended to ensure that lawmakers have as little time as possible to challenge a no-deal Brexit. The opposition called it a “coup.”
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.