Political observers from his own side say he has been “ruthless” in reshaping the party as it looks to reclaim power.
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Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity
His promises represented an effort to regain momentum at a time of steep challenges for Britain, but some pressing problems, like the National Health Service, defy easy solutions.
Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity
His promises represented an effort to regain momentum at a time of steep challenges for Britain, but some pressing problems, like the National Health System, defy easy solutions.
As Strikes Expand, Britain Faces a New ‘Winter of Discontent’
In the 1970s, Margaret Thatcher accused the Labour government of losing control. Now, the same charge is being leveled by Labour against the Conservatives.
UK Leader Rishi Sunak Faces a Bruising Prime Minister’s Questions
The opposition’s lines of attack, starting with Mr. Sunak’s choice of home secretary and his wife’s wealth, gave a glimpse of where it sees vulnerabilities in the governing Conservatives.
Liz Truss Fires Home Secretary Suella Braverman After Email Breach
Britain’s prime minister dismissed Suella Braverman after an email breach. Ms. Truss was also grilled in Parliament over her repudiated budget.
Liz Truss’s New Economic Agenda Looks a Lot Like the Labour’s
After a blowback over her budget-busting tax cuts, Britain’s prime minister has junked her free-market plans and adopted several measures favored by Labour.
Truss Takes a Bold Economic Gamble. Will It Sink Her Government?
Three weeks into her term, Prime Minister Liz Truss’s financial plans have thrown the markets and Britain’s currency into chaos and put her future in peril.
Keir Starmer Accuses Liz Truss of Losing Control of Britain’s Economy
Under the governing Conservatives, the markets are down and the pound is under pressure. On Tuesday, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, staked his claim as the guardian of sound fiscal policy.
Truss Forms a Cabinet Diverse in Background but Not in Ideology
Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has recruited cabinet members from diverse backgrounds, though her inner circle retains a hard Conservative edge.