Boris Johnson Resigns as Tory Leader
He plans to hang on as PM through the fall but likely won’t be able to.
Putin Invades Ukraine in Defiance of West
The much-anticipated escalation has happened. Now to see how the United States and its allies respond.
US-France Submarine Contretemps
American cheese will henceforth be known as liberté cheese. And not because of the metric system.
Philip Mountbatten, 1921-2021
Queen Elizabeth’s husband has died two months shy of his 100th birthday.
The Nasty Politicization of COVID
Our cultural divide over the pandemic is turning us into worse people.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Has COVID-19
The president of the country with the second most cases and fatalities has tested positive.
Brexit Takes A Big Step Forward With Win In Parliament For Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Plan scored a big win in Parliament, which makes a January 31st Brexit essentially inevitable.
Lessons For The U.S. In The British Elections?
What lessons are there for the United States in general, and Democrats in particular, in last weeks British election?
Conservatives Score Historic Win In British Elections
Boris Johnson and the British Conservative Party scored a huge win in yesterday’s General Election, while Labour walked away with its biggest defeat in a generation.
British Voters Head To The Polls In Vote That Could Finally Decide Brexit’s Fate
British voters are voting today in the third election in four years. This time, the fate of Brexit is on the ballot.
Conservatives Continue To Lead In Pre-Election British Polling
With just days to go before the election, Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party appears headed for a win that should allow him to finish Brexit.
Brexit And Scottish Independence
If the United Kingdom does go through with Brexit, it could lead to an existential crisis for the United Kingdom itself.
Polls Show Tories Headed For Big Victory In British Elections
Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party are on course for a big win in December 12th’s General Election.
Nigel Farage Gives Boris Johnson A Helping Hand. Sort of.
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party is helping out Boris Johnson’s Tories. Sort of.
Boris Johnson In Strong Shape As General Election Campaign Begins
With the 2019 United Kingdom General Election campaign just starting, Boris Johnson and the Tories look to be in strong shape. However, anything can happen in the next six weeks.
United Kingdom Sets December 12th Election Date
Brits will head to the polls for the fourth time in four years with the future of Brexit on the ballot.
European Union Agrees To Brexit Deadline Extension
With just days to go before the end of the month, the European Union has agreed to another Brexit extension. Before we get there, though, thee’s likely to be another General Election.
Parliament Hands Boris Johnson Another Brexit Defeat
Rather than getting a final vote on his Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris johnson suffered another defeat.
U.K. And E.U. Reach New Brexit Deal, But Will It Pass Parliament.
The United Kingdom and European Union have apparently reached a new Brexit deal, but it’s unclear if Boris Johnson can get it through Parliament.
Status Of Brexit Is Clear As Mud As Deadline Nears
With just over two weeks to go until the deadline, the status of Brexit is entirely unclear.
Boris Johnson Stumbles Toward Brexit As E.U. Rejects Latest Proposal
As the Brexit deadline approaches, Boris Johnson’s options dwindle and a hard Brexit becomes more likely.
Brexit and the Challenges of Democratic Governance
More on rules and how they matter (plus issues of representation).
Boris Johnson Could Face No-Confidence Vote Next Week
Next week could be a crucial one for Boris Johnson’s future in power.
U.K. Supreme Court Rules Suspension Of Parliament Was Unlawful
Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a huge and historic loss in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Scottish Court Declares Suspension Of Parliament Illegal
Boris Johnson suffers a setback in court in Scotland, including a specific finding that he misled Queen Elizabeth II when he sought her permission to suspend Parliament.
Parliament Suspended, Boris Johnson Handed Consecutive Historic Defeats
Parliament is suspended for the next five weeks but it ended with Prime Minister Boris Johnson being handed historic defeats for an incoming Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson Loses Key Parliament Votes, But May Still Win In The End
The so-called “rebel alliance’ in the House of Commons continues to stack up wins against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but Johnson could still win in the end.
Parliament Defies Boris Johnson On Brexit
The House of Commons handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson a huge loss yesterday, throwing the short-term future of Brexit into doubt.
Johnson’s Opposition Has Few Options To Stop Suspension Of Parliament And Brexit
Parliament returns for a short period tomorrow, but there’s little time for those who hope to stop Boris Johnson’s plans to force a hard Brexit.
Reaction To Johnson’s Suspension Of Parliament Is Mostly Negative
The reaction to Boris Johnson’s move to suspend Parliament to force a hard Brexit is mostly negative, but there appears to be little that can be done to stop it.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament To Force Hard Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken a step that virtually guarantees that the United Kingdom will go ahead with a hard Brexit at the end of October.
No-Deal Brexit Would Be A Disaster For The United Kingdom
A newly released report leaked from inside the British Government notes that a hard Brexit is likely to be a disaster for the British economy.
