Campaigning to be Britain’s next prime minister, Liz Truss has modeled herself after Margaret Thatcher and pushed a party orthodoxy of lower taxes, less government and bucking the European Union.
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Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive.
Candidates for UK Prime Minister Emulate Another: Margaret Thatcher
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have tried to adopt the style and themes of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady whose sweeping right-wing policies remain popular among Conservative voters.
Once a Leading Polluter, the U.K. Is Now Trying to Lead on Climate Change
On the eve of a global climate summit, Britain’s evolution from fossil fuels to clean energy is on display. But experts question whether its commitment is sufficient, and whether it can persuade other nations to meet meaningful goals.
Boris Johnson Pledges Transformed Economy for U.K.
The prime minister sketched a vision of Britain on the cusp of change, but barely mentioned the spate of fuel and food shortages that have afflicted the country in recent weeks.
Profile: Playwright Takes On Margaret Thatcher and Brexit
After decades in the political sphere, Michael McManus turned to theater. His play, “Maggie & Ted,” explores the tensions that would pave the way for Brexit.
‘The Crown’ Stokes an Uproar Over Fact vs. Entertainment
Dramatic liberties in the latest season of the Netflix series, covering the turbulent 1980s, are annoying Britons who wrote of that period, even among those who disparage the royals.
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The transition to Biden’s administration begins.
Is Margaret Thatcher’s Hometown Ready to Put Her on a Pedestal?
The first woman to be prime minister of Britain is seen as a political colossus abroad, but her 11 years in power have a complicated legacy at home.
Welcome to Parliament. Now Sit Down and Shut Up.
New lawmakers may have realized a lifetime ambition. But with a huge Conservative majority, individual members will have little influence.