Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he was not daunted by the scale of the challenge as he became Britain’s third prime minister in two months, pledging to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis. The…
Rishi Sunak to be UK’s next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt quits race
Rishi Sunak has completed a spectacular political comeback to become the next prime minister after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out. The former chancellor won the support of Conservative MPs to succeed Liz Truss as Tory leader on Monday and will…
Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson hold talks as ex-chancellor leads PM race
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have held talks as they edge closer to the deadline for nominations in the contest to replace Liz Truss. Two separate sources told the BBC the meeting took place, but neither camp has disclosed what…
Boris Johnson says he is ‘immensely proud’ in resignation speech
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday, marking the end of his time at the top of UK politics. After resisting calls to step down for nearly two days, Johnson admitted to the world’s media gathered outside No.…
UK’s Boris Johnson to resign after losing party’s support
Boris Johnson, the prime minister who oversaw the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and his country’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to resign having lost the support of top cabinet ministers, according to British media. In…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face vote of confidence
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence in his leadership, after a number of Conservative MPs submitted letters saying they no longer wanted him to carry on. The move follows revelations about lockdown-breaking parties in and…
U.K. Parliament opens with pomp but no queen as Prince Charles stands in
Britain’s Conservative government made sweeping promises to cut crime, improve health care and revive the pandemic-scarred economy as it laid out its plans for the next year in a tradition-steeped ceremony in Parliament — but without Queen Elizabeth II, who…
Parliament suspension sparks furious backlash (BBC)
The prime minister’s decision to suspend Parliament has prompted an angry backlash from MPs and opponents of a no-deal Brexit. It sparked protests across the country, a legal challenge and a petition with more than a million signatures. The government…
Ramaphosa registers as MP, attends first ANC caucus of sixth democratic Parliament (Citizen)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa joined hundreds of politicians in the national legislature on Tuesday as he registered as a member of parliament. Ramaphosa will be sworn in as an MP during the first sitting of the National Assembly on…
Hungary ‘slave labour’ law sparks protest (BBC)
Protests have broken out in Hungary after the country’s parliament passed new labour laws, which have been labelled “slave labour” by opponents. New rules mean companies can demand up to 400 hours of overtime a year and delay payment for…