Johnson pushed to hold Parliament sitting
Boris Johnson came under pressure to immediately recall lawmakers to debate Brexit.
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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.
Johnson leads pack in PM replacement vote
Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson came top by a landslide in a first-round vote on Thursday for a leader to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May as the deadline for leaving the EU looms.
Johnson plays down no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson launches his campaign to be prime minister with a promise to unify a country deeply divided over Brexit.
PM hopeful Johnson issues threat over EU Brexit bill
Boris Johnson, considered the frontrunner to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, said on Saturday he would refuse to pay the country’s Brexit bill until the EU agrees better withdrawal terms.
May stares down Brexit plan backlash as ministers quit
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces down a backlash against her strategy for Brexit.
UK must ‘fully’ leave EU customs union
UK must be “fully out” of the EU customs union after Brexit to be a global trading nation.
UK searches for source of poison used against Skripal
British detectives scramble to find the source of the nerve agent used to kill Russian spy.
UK says would respond ‘robustly’ if a state behind ex-spy collapse
Putin’s spokesman says that Russia had no information on the “tragic situation”.
Johnson urges Rohingya probe
Britain’s foreign minister stops off in Myanmar to press on the need for an independent probe into violence in Rakhine.
