United Kingdom

Nicola Sturgeon takes swipe at Jeremy Corbyn in diversionary tactic

Oct 13, 2019 10:48

The Scottish National Party kicked off its annual conference in Aberdeen today amid a febrile atmosphere of tension and expectation.
Arch-Brexiteer supports Johnson's bid to secure 'compromise' deal

Oct 13, 2019 09:13

As Brexit talks approach their endpoint there are strong signs of a potential breakthrough, as demonstrated by the softening position of leading Brexiteers.
Back my deal or friendly no-deal Brexit: UK PM to tell EU

Oct 13, 2019 06:12

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker by the end of Monday to urge the leaders to support his Brexit deal, according to the Sunday Times.
Government insists Brexit talks going well

Oct 13, 2019 03:35

With the clock fast running out, the British government continues to insist that last-minute talks with the European Union (EU) can produce a positive result.
Nicola Sturgeon insists on 'legal' route to independence

Oct 13, 2019 03:28

Scotland’s First Minister has touched off a debate on the route to Scottish independence by insisting that a “legal referendum” is the only way to achieve the desired outcome.
Johnson may send 2nd letter to EU to sabotage Brexit deal

Oct 10, 2019 10:33

The UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has suggested that the Prime Minister may in fact sabotage Brexit with a second letter to EU leaders against granting an extension.
Johnson facing no-deal Brexit cabinet rebellion: Report

Oct 09, 2019 05:38

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a new rebellion from his cabinet over concerns of a no-deal Brexit, with a group of cabinet ministers poised to resign, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.
EU accuses Boris Johnson of wrecking chances for a Brexit deal

Oct 08, 2019 15:10

As the Brexit drama continues its twists and turns, it is looking increasingly unlikely that a new deal can be agreed before Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union (EU) on October 31.
Trump’s withdrawal decision leaves Britain’s Syria policy in disarray

Oct 08, 2019 11:37

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw American military forces from the Syria-Turkey border has caught everyone by surprise, including the UK, which counts as one of America’s strongest allies.
UK backtracks: Brexit secretary hints UK could rethink DUP veto on deal

Oct 07, 2019 04:03

The Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, has hinted on Sunday that Britain is open to some flexibility on the mechanism that would allow lawmakers in Northern Ireland to decide whether the British province remains in regulatory alignment with the European Union.