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.
Tag: Referendums
Boris Johnson’s Majority Falls to One Seat, Heightening Chances of an Election
A loss in Wales has cut the prime minister’s working majority in Parliament to one seat. A general election is looming. The question is when.
Boris Johnson’s ‘Awesome Foursome’ U.K. Tour Highlights Brexit Rancor
After visiting Scotland and Wales, Mr. Johnson ended a three-day tour of the U.K. in Northern Ireland, amid more warnings of what Brexit could bring.
In Push to Leave One Union, U.K.’s Boris Johnson Risks Another
Amid rising tension over the risk of a “no deal” Brexit, Mr. Johnson made his first official visit as prime minister to Scotland. He was met in Edinburgh with jeers and boos.
For Boris Johnson’s Clan, Blood Is Thicker Than Political Conviction
Cast as something between the Kennedys and the Kardashians, the relatives of the pro-Brexit juggernaut likely to become the next U.K. prime minister don’t always share his views.
Indigenous Australians Want a ‘Voice to Parliament.’ What Does That Entail?
In 2017, Indigenous Australian leaders called for a voice to parliament to be enshrined in the constitution. Could that happen within three years?
Australia Will Hold Referendum on Indigenous Recognition
Some Indigenous leaders said they were glad that the government had finally promised to hold a referendum after years of false starts, but they were wary of the governing party’s lack of details.
Case Against Boris Johnson Over Brexit Claims Dismissed in U.K. Court
Britain’s High Court did not give a reason for scrapping the case against the front-runner to replace Theresa May as prime minister.
Boris Johnson Is Summoned to Court Over Brexit Claims
The former foreign secretary is accused of lying during the Brexit campaign by inferring that Britain paid 350 million pounds every week to the European Union.
Boris Johnson Is Summoned to Court Over Brexit Claims
The former foreign secretary is accused of lying during the Brexit campaign by inferring that Britain paid 350 million pounds every week to the European Union.