Brexit show extended for another season
If Brexit were a TV series, the drama, with all of its unexpected twists, turns and political point-making, would have raked in the awards at international festivals.
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EU looking at Johnson’s Brexit extension request
EU leaders were on Sunday considering a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to delay Britain’s departure from the bloc, which he was forced to make after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal.
Johnson warns EU he won’t delay Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining that his latest proposals are a last chance to reach a deal.
Johnson may request Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told a court he will request a Brexit delay if he fails to strike a deal with the EU by October 19, according to documents published online Friday.
Johnson makes final Brexit offer to EU
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a final Brexit offer to the European Union on Wednesday, pitching a possible compromise for a last-minute exit deal that was cautiously welcomed by the EU though the two sides still remain far apart.
Johnson denies groping journalist
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denies he inappropriately touched a female journalist 20 years ago.
Johnson tamps down hopes of Brexit talks breakthrough
Boris Johnson cautions against the likelihood of making a Brexit breakthrough.
Johnson’s Parliament suspension ruled illegal
British premier Boris Johnson faced calls Thursday to reverse his suspension of parliament after a Scottish court ruled it illegal, as government documents warned a no-deal Brexit could lead to civil unrest and shortages of food and medicines.
Johnson defiant despite Parliament defeats
Beleaguered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to continue with his attempts to strike a new Brexit deal with Brussels, after losing yet another parliamentary vote on Tuesday to hold an early election.
Johnson’s Brexit strategy in tatters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s hardline Brexit strategy stood in tatters on Thursday after a humiliating week left him without a working majority but unable to call an election.
Boris Johnson, the UK dictator
The speaker of the British Parliament called the prime minister’s decision “constitutional outrage.” That’s a rather mild way to describe Boris Johnson’s plundering of Parliament’s rights.
MPs deal big blow to Johnson’s Brexit strategy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson braced for another showdown in parliament on Wednesday after a humiliating defeat over his Brexit strategy, with MPs set to vote on a law aimed at blocking a no-deal departure.
Johnson will call for October 14 polls if MPs vote to stall Brexit
Boris Johnson to call an election for October 14 if MPs vote against his Brexit strategy.
Britain plans to pay only fraction of EU exit bill
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to tell European Council head Donald Tusk that the UK will only pay 9 billion pounds ($11 billion) instead of the 39 billion pound ($47.88 billion) liability agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May under a no-deal Brexit, Sky News reported early on Sunday.
Modi raises concern over violent anti-India protest in London
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, about violent demonstrations over Kashmir outside the Indian embassy in London, the foreign ministry said.
Johnson pushed to hold Parliament sitting
Boris Johnson came under pressure to immediately recall lawmakers to debate Brexit.
Boris Johnson turns his back on the EU during Iran crisis
Just two weeks after taking office, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took the side of his kindred spirit Donald Trump when the UK announced it would join the US naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
Johnson faces key by-election test
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could see his working majority in parliament reduced to just one when voters in a rural Welsh parliamentary seat go to the polls on Thursday in his first electoral test as leader.
Johnson makes Brexit gambit as new PM
Boris Johnson promised in his first speech as prime minister to lead Britain out of the European Union on Oct 31 with “no ifs or buts” and warned that if the bloc refused to negotiate then there would be a no-deal Brexit.
Macron, EU chief congratulate Johnson
French President Emmanuel Macron and future head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen both congratulated Boris Johnson on becoming Britain’s next prime minister, although a key Macron ally warned Johnson that the EU would not budge on Brexit.
Boris Johnson’s clowning glory
The fissures that have emerged over the last three years — not only within the Conservative Party, but throughout the political system and society in general — have left the UK deeply damaged.
Johnson wins vote to become PM
Boris Johnson wins the race to become Britain’s next prime minister, but will face a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels.
‘PM’ Johnson may face fight over Brexit
Boris Johnson is expected to become Britain’s next prime minister this week, vowing to deliver Brexit on October 31 come what may, in the face of fierce opposition in parliament.
Johnson mum over ‘plan to shut Parliament’
Boris Johnson, favorite to be the next British prime minister, on Wednesday refused to say whether he would seek to shut Parliament to facilitate a no-deal Brexit but agreed such a plan could be convenient for him.
Johnson may not become PM: Constitutional experts
Two of Britain’s leading constitutional experts have said would-be Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson might not become the country’s next prime minister even if he wins the vote to replace Theresa May as party leader.
Johnson’s PM bid facing obstacles
Boris Johnson challenged his rival for Britain’s leadership on Tuesday to deliver Brexit by the end of October whatever happens, only to be accused once again of trying to avoid scrutiny.
Johnson warns EU not to impose tariffs if no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson says he is prepared to lead Britain out of the EU without a deal.
Johnson under pressure to explain row
The frontrunner to be Britain’s next prime minister, Boris Johnson, came under renewed pressure on Sunday to explain the circumstances of a late-night row between him and girlfriend that led to the police being called to their home.
Johnson ‘domestic row’ rocks PM race
Britain’s leadership contest was rocked on Saturday by reports that police were called to a late-night “row” between frontrunner Boris Johnson and his partner, just hours before campaigning opened to win over grassroots Conservatives.
Johnson shines in PM hopefuls’ debate
Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson will look to cement his stranglehold of the UK leadership race Wednesday after emerging unscathed from a TV debate against his four remaining rivals.
