Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a sweeping victory gives him “an overwhelming mandate” to complete Brexit, but also talked about big spending plans.
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Photos of the U.K. in the Shadow of Brexit
Britain feels anxious, with traditional loyalties cracking. A fifth election in five years has cleaved the country into Leave and Remain, and raised questions about whether the United Kingdom can remain united.
Splintered Isle: A Journey Through Brexit Britain
As Britain heads for an election, a Times reporter spent two weeks driving from London to Glasgow. He found a country united only by its disunity.
Market Remains Strong for Castles and Country Homes in Scotland
A 563-acre estate, complete with a new 12,000-square foot house, is being offered for $3.4 million.
Dead Whale, 220 Pounds of Debris Inside, Is a ‘Grim Reminder’ of Ocean Trash
The sperm whale washed up on a Scottish beach with a stomach full of rope, netting and plastic. “What was unusual in this case was the sheer volume,” a local expert said.
The Cost of Boris Johnson’s Brexit Drive: A Fractured U. K.?
The proposed exit deal promises to accentuate centrifugal forces that were already pulling Scotland and Northern Ireland out of the United Kingdom.
For Military Personnel, Trump’s Turnberry Hotel Is ‘Better Than a Tent’
There is little evidence that stays by military personnel at President Trump’s resort in Scotland are part of a scheme to enrich him. But they have raised ethical and political questions.
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.
Glasgow University Pledges Millions for ‘Reparative Justice’ for Slavery Ties
One of Britain’s oldest universities has acknowledged its historical links to the slave trade and has pledged to raise £20 million for research.
Scotland, Irish Housing Crisis, Spanish Steps: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.