Mrs. May lost a second vote on her plans to leave the European Union, and now faces unpalatable choices with time running out to avoid a chaotic exit.
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Theresa May Secures E.U. Help, Hours Before Brexit Vote
The prime minister flew to Strasbourg and won concessions on the “backstop” plan for the Irish border. Whether they are enough remains unclear.
Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?
Even if Parliament approves the government’s plan, Britain has yet to define its new relationship with Europe. In other words, after two torturous years, nothing is settled.
British Minister Apologizes for Calling Lawmaker a ‘Colored Woman’
The comment from Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary, about Diane Abbott, a Labour member of Parliament, quickly drew a chorus of criticism.
Friend, Adviser, Witness: Trudeau’s Fate Could Hinge on Confidant’s Testimony
Gerald Butts, a longtime friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, is set to testify before a parliamentary committee about the political scandal entangling the government.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
Trudeau Promised a Fresh Approach to Politics. Now He’s Embroiled in Scandal.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has been drawn into scandal around a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who said his office pressured her to drop the case.
Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case
Jody Wilson-Raybould said she was pressured to end a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The opposition called for Mr. Trudeau’s resignation.
28 Women Dragging Suitcases March for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
The demonstrators called for action on Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws that activists say drives 28 women weekly to travel to England for the procedure.