Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Candidates seeking to beat Boris Johnson and become Britain’s next prime minister accused the Brexit-backing front runner of trying to avoid scrutiny after he refused to take part in a televised debate alongside his five rivals Sunday. “Where is Boris?” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt asked as he and four other contenders for Conservative Party leader faced questions about how exactly they would fulfill a key promise: to unblock the stalled Brexit process and lead Britain out of the European Union. Hunt said the Conservatives must choose “a prime minister that families up and down the country trust with their future.” Johnson, a former London mayor and foreign secretary, has a commanding lead after last week’s first round of voting by Tory lawmakers in the contest to replace Theresa May. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, who is also running, said that “as Conservatives, we should embrace competition over coronation.” The leadership contest has been dominated Brexit, with all the candidates promising to succeed where May failed and lead Britain out of the EU. Johnson has won support from many Brexit-backing Conservatives by vowing to “get Brexit done,” either by renegotiating May’s rejected Brexit deal or by leaving the EU on Oct. 31 without an agreement.

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'He put country before party, party before self': UK PM contender Penny Mordaunt praises Boris Johnson
2 years, 2 months ago

'He put country before party, party before self': UK PM contender Penny Mordaunt praises Boris Johnson

Hindustan Times  

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who dropped out of the race to become the leader of the ruling Conservatives Party, ‘put country before party, and party before self,’ said Penny Mordaunt, who, with Johnson no longer in contention, is now the only challenger to Rishi Sunak. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks, at Gatwick Airport, near London, Britain. …

Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister — the …

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to be Britain’s next prime minister. …

Boris Johnson rules himself out in UK PM race: Read full statement
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson rules himself out in UK PM race: Read full statement

Hindustan Times  

As former British prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he will not stand for the Tory leadership, he asserted that he is "well placed" to deliver a victory in the 2024 general election. “There is a very good chance that I would be successful in the election with Conservative Party members - and that I could indeed be back in …

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has announced that he will not stand for the Tory leadership contest, British media reported on Monday. Boris Johnson said that despite having the support of the MPs required to run, he said "this would simply not be the right thing to do" as "you can't govern effectively unless you have a united party in Parliament", BBC reported. …

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has hinted at a return to 10 Downing Street following UK prime minister's Liz Truss resignation. Boris Johnson In UK PM Race: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks, at Gatwick Airport, near London, Britain. Several Tory MPs have expressed opposition to Boris Johnson’s return, calling it to be the “end of the Conservative party”, in case he …

Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak: Who do UK leaders dislike more
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak: Who do UK leaders dislike more

India Today  

In a high political drama in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister, supporters of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson claimed that their leader enjoys the backing of 100 MPs. Boris Johnson has enough support to enter the race to become Britain's next prime minister, his ally and Conservative lawmaker James Duddridge said on Saturday. Former Conservative party …

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The lightning-fast race to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister got even wilder Saturday as former leader Boris Johnson jetted back to the U.K amid speculation he will run to reclaim his former job. Former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, said Saturday morning that it was “difficult to see” how Johnson could become prime minister again when …

UK’s Sunak ‘qualifies’ for PM race as Johnson eyes comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

UK’s Sunak ‘qualifies’ for PM race as Johnson eyes comeback

Al Jazeera  

Ex-PM Boris Johnson cuts short his holiday apparently to join the race, as his rival Rishi Sunak took an early lead in the Tory leadership contest. British Conservative Party politician Rishi Sunak is said to have amassed enough support to stand for the Tory leadership contest, as speculation grows that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson will join the race to …

Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago -- jockeyed to make a comeback Friday as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country’s leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges. House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt was the first candidate …

UK PM Race: Boris Johnson ‘Urges’ Rishi Sunak to Back Him to ‘Save Party’, Says Report
2 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Race: Boris Johnson ‘Urges’ Rishi Sunak to Back Him to ‘Save Party’, Says Report

News 18  

Rishi Sunak might be bookies’ favourite in the race to take over Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister, but the British Indian former chancellor may not reach the top post again as Boris Johnson is reportedly “urging” him to stand down and let him return to Downing Street. A former finance minister, Sunak was pulling narrowly …

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Several British lawmakers, including scandal-tarnished former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, jockeyed for support Friday to become the country’s next leader following the implosion of Liz Truss’ historically short-lived government. Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester, said Conservatives who thought Johnson could solve their problems “don’t live in a reality-based community.” …

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak came second in the last race Mr Sunak allies …

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so

LA Times  

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scrambled to scoop up support Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation’s leader. Johnson, who remained a lawmaker after Truss became prime minister last month, has not said whether he will run, but his allies in Parliament are working to gather support. The party’s …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are final candidates in race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are final candidates in race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson will be succeeded as prime minister of the United Kingdom by either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss after the Conservative Party leadership race was on Wednesday narrowed down to the final two candidates. Both candidates who made it to the final two in the Conservative party leadership contest served in Johnson’s government, and could therefore …

Race to replace Boris Johnson down to final 3 contenders
2 years, 5 months ago

Race to replace Boris Johnson down to final 3 contenders

Associated Press  

LONDON — The fractious race to replace Boris Johnson as Britain’s prime minister entered an unpredictable endgame Tuesday as three candidates for Conservative Party leader were left battling for the two spots in a run-off vote. After the latest vote knocked Badenoch out, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak led the shrinking field of candidates and had all but secured his …

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Eight out of eleven Tory MPs qualified to enter the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the U.K., after securing the support of at least 20 of their colleagues by the time voting closed on Tuesday evening. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Sunak defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson, at an event to launch …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report

ABP News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to back any of the candidates running to succeed him on Monday, saying he didn't want to jeopardize their prospects, news agency Reuters reported. In his first media appearance after stepping down as PM, Johnson said, "I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support." 11 Candidates To Race To Succeed Boris …

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation

The Hindu  

Britain’s Labour party on Friday threatened a bid to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of Downing Street immediately, following his resignation in the face of a cabinet uprising. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said the main opposition party aimed to trigger a vote of no confidence in parliament if the Tories do not get rid of Mr. Johnson immediately. …

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 6 months ago

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson on Thursday ‘officially’ resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister. In his resignation speech from outside of his official residence in 10 Downing Street, he stated, “It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and …

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?

CNN  

London CNN — The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ramping up, with 11 candidates declaring their intention to run, many on platforms of lowering taxes and promises to clean up government following Johnson’s crisis-plagued leadership. His stock sank earlier this year after revelations that he broke Covid regulations to attend the prime minister’s birthday party on …

DC Edit | Endgame may be near in Boris’ battle for survival
2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Endgame may be near in Boris’ battle for survival

Deccan Chronicle  

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shown himself to be a master of political survival with a Houdini-like ability to get out of every situation that triggered calls for his head. There are sections within his party who blame him, and not without basis, for his government’s mishandling the fallout of each problem, beginning with the “Patygate” scandal in …

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson's leadership faces a fresh leadership crisis tonight after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically quit the cabinet. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing another leadership crisis after Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak both resigned this evening Boris Johnson was the only member of the Cabinet in negative territory in a ConservativeHome grassroots poll last month Liz Truss: Instagram-friendly …

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a substantial rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said Johnson had won the vote “handsomely,” and urged the party to “draw a line under this now.” …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote
2 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Britain's governing Conservatives will hold a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson that could oust him as Britain's leader. Gray said the “senior leadership team” must bear responsibility for “failures of leadership and judgment.” The prime minister said he was “humbled” and took “full responsibility” — but insisted it was now time to “move on” and focus on …

Boris Johnson’s current crisis of leadership is of his own making
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson’s current crisis of leadership is of his own making

Live Mint  

There he goes again, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is described by his newly- appointed communications director as “not a complete clown”. But like with the Joker in the comic series Batman, there often seems a sinister aspect to Johnson’s cynical manipulation of rumours that reaches almost Trumpian sophistication of innuendo. In apparent desperation to deflect blame over …

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that
2 years, 11 months ago

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that

NPR  

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Taylor/AP File Photo Jessica Taylor/AP File Photo LONDON — Some Conservative lawmakers in Britain are talking about ousting their leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been tarnished by allegations that he and his staff held lockdown-breaching parties during the coronavirus …

The day of Boris: On U.K. polls
5 years ago

The day of Boris: On U.K. polls

The Hindu  

The decisive victory the Conservative Party clinched in Thursday’s elections to Parliament gives British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who built his campaign around the promise to “get Brexit done”, a clear mandate to take the U.K. out of the European Union without further delay. He turned the poll into a de facto Brexit referendum, arguing that only a stable Conservative …

Johnson victory means Brexit is coming, tough talks loom
5 years ago

Johnson victory means Brexit is coming, tough talks loom

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson campaigned on one theme alone — “Get Brexit done.” His sweeping victory in Thursday’s election means that could now happen within weeks. Even before his Conservative Party had officially crossed the winning line Friday, Johnson said it looked like his party had “a powerful new mandate” to complete Britain’s divorce from the European …

From punchline to political star: the rise of Boris Johnson
5 years ago

From punchline to political star: the rise of Boris Johnson

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s many critics have often dismissed him as a political clown. As a child, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s goal was to become “world king.” At the elite private school Eton he was clever, though not diligent; one teacher complained to Johnson’s parents about his ”disgracefully cavalier attitude.” At Oxford University, Johnson was president of the Oxford …

Boris Johnson Wins Majority In UK General Election, Hails Powerful Mandate
5 years ago

Boris Johnson Wins Majority In UK General Election, Hails Powerful Mandate

ABP News  

New Delhi: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a clear majority in UK general election deemed as one of the country's most crucial and decisive elections, as his Conservative Party crossed UK crossed the 326-mark required for a majority in Parliament, media reports said on Friday. Exit polls, revealed on Friday, that the UK's Conservatives have taken a string …

UK election is the continuation — not the end — of this toxic chapter of British politics and history
5 years ago

UK election is the continuation — not the end — of this toxic chapter of British politics and history

ABC  

Ahead of today's British general election, the polls appear to indicate a victory for the Conservative Party under the leadership of Boris Johnson. Over the past weeks of the British election campaign, Boris Johnson's promise to "get Brexit done" has tapped into the British electorate's deep frustration with the seemingly interminable and confusing debates about leaving the European Union. Boris …

Boris seeks Brexit win as U.K. votes today
5 years ago

Boris seeks Brexit win as U.K. votes today

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on course to win Thursday’s election though the race has tightened markedly and he can no longer be sure of a majority, according to opinion polls published on the eve of the vote. YouGov, which accurately predicted the outcome of the last election two years ago with an elaborate survey that estimates the outcome …

Opponents attack Johnson’s character as UK election looms
5 years, 1 month ago

Opponents attack Johnson’s character as UK election looms

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s opposition parties intensified attacks on Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday with two weeks to go until election day, as polls suggested the U.K. leader’s Conservatives have a substantial lead. For Thursday’s climate change-themed debate, broadcaster Channel 4 put Earth-shaped ice sculptures atop podiums in place of Johnson and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, who also declined …

UK election debate: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn need to get better at politics
5 years, 1 month ago

UK election debate: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn need to get better at politics

CNN  

London CNN — The UK’s general election campaign has finally had its first proper moment, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faced each other in a head-to-head debate. For Johnson, the aim was simple: drive home his campaign slogan of “Get Brexit Done” and show the nation that his Conservative Party will finally end …

Johnson tries to shake off rocky start as UK election begins
5 years, 2 months ago

Johnson tries to shake off rocky start as UK election begins

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson told British voters Wednesday that they have to back his Conservatives if they want an end to Brexit delays, as he tried to shake off a rocky start to the governing party’s election campaign. 10 Downing St. office on the first official day of Britain’s five-week campaign, Johnson said the political impasse over Britain’s …

Hardline Brexit advocate Nigel Farage says Brexit Party will contest against Conservatives in every seat unless Boris Johnson drops EU divorce deal
5 years, 2 months ago

Hardline Brexit advocate Nigel Farage says Brexit Party will contest against Conservatives in every seat unless Boris Johnson drops EU divorce deal

Firstpost  

Hardline Brexit advocate Nigel Farage opened his UK election campaign on Friday by telling Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson that his Brexit Party will contest every seat unless Johnson drops his EU divorce deal London: Hardline Brexit advocate Nigel Farage opened his UK election campaign on Friday by telling Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson that his Brexit Party will contest …

UK Election 2019: Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to begin their campaigns today
5 years, 2 months ago

UK Election 2019: Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to begin their campaigns today

Firstpost  

Conservative Party’s Johnson and Labour’s Corbyn will join other political leaders in fanning out around the country ahead of a 12 December election London: British prime minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will embark on their first full day of election campaigning on Thursday, pitching their starkly different visions for the country ahead of a highly unpredictable December …

Britain heads towards Brexit election as Labour backs early poll
5 years, 2 months ago

Britain heads towards Brexit election as Labour backs early poll

Live Mint  

Britain was heading towards its first December election in almost a century after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bet on breaking the Brexit deadlock with an early ballot gained support from opposition parties on Tuesday. The first Christmas election in Britain since 1923 would be highly unpredictable: Brexit has variously fatigued and enraged swathes of voters while eroding traditional loyalties to …

Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January
5 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson had previously said he would rather be ‘dead in a ditch’ than extend the tortuous Brexit process started by the 2016 EU referendum London: The British prime minister is expected to make a fresh attempt on Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting his plan, after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to …

The Latest: Main opposition party undecided on new election
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: Main opposition party undecided on new election

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 8:15 p.m. Britain’s main opposition Labour Party says it has not decided whether to support Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call for a snap general election. ___ 5:05 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he plans to ask Parliament to approve an early national election to be held on Dec. 12. Speaking in …

Boris Johnson needs to throw someone under a bus over Brexit
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson needs to throw someone under a bus over Brexit

CNN  

Manchester, England CNN — Boris Johnson has set the UK on course for a Brexit showdown. Giving the keynote speech to his Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, England, the British Prime Minister told a packed conference hall that deal or no deal, the UK is “coming out of the EU on October 31, come what may.” So far, so …

Boris Johnson rallies party for Brexit: Despite defeat in SC, UK PM vows to take Britain out of EU 'with or without a deal' by 31 Oct
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson rallies party for Brexit: Despite defeat in SC, UK PM vows to take Britain out of EU 'with or without a deal' by 31 Oct

Firstpost  

Despite parliamentary setbacks, defeat in Supreme Court, Johnson insists he will take Britain out of EU, with or without a deal, on 31 October Manchester: Embattled British prime minister Boris Johnson gathers his Conservative party on Sunday for what could be its final conference before an election, with the gathering set to be dominated by Brexit. Despite a string of …

Boris Johnson is out of Brexit ideas
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson is out of Brexit ideas

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson has only been Prime Minister for seven weeks, but it appears he is already out of ideas on Brexit. If they agree to give Johnson a new deal – which he claims is the UK government’s primary objective – then he has just two weeks to get this deal approved by Parliament. Video Ad Feedback …

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda
5 years, 4 months ago

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda

Associated Press  

LONDON — On a day of humiliating setbacks, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda, prompting the embattled leader to say he would call for a new general election. A new election would set the stage for a brutal battle over whether …

Brexit: Parliament Rejects Boris Johnson's Call For New Elections
5 years, 4 months ago

Brexit: Parliament Rejects Boris Johnson's Call For New Elections

NPR  

Brexit: Parliament Rejects Boris Johnson's Call For New Elections Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP Updated at 7:15 p.m. ET Britain's Parliament failed to give Prime Minister Boris Johnson the two-thirds necessary to hold snap elections next month — leaving him with little choice but to go back to …

General election move deafeated as Boris Johnson suffers Brexit blow
5 years, 4 months ago

General election move deafeated as Boris Johnson suffers Brexit blow

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson’s strategy to wrench Britain out of the European Union by the end of next month was in shreds on Wednesday when lawmakers denied his demand for an early election and approved a rebel bill to block a no-deal Brexit. Rejecting the government’s demands for an election, opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn compared it to “an …

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