New U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Fires Members of Former Leader Theresa May’s Cabinet

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(LONDON) — New Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to be clearing out top ministers, firing several members of former leader Theresa May’s Cabinet. So far, May’s secretaries in defense, business, education, transport, local government, and international trade have all announced … Read More

Boris Johnson takes over as U.K. prime minister, vows to push Brexit through ‘no ifs, ands or buts’

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II welcomes newly elected leader of the Conservative Party Boris Johnson during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday. (Victoria Jones / Pool) LONDON — Boris Johnson became Britain’s new prime minister Wednesday, vowing to lead the … Read More

Boris Johnson elected British prime minister, Tory Party leader

British Prime Minister-elect Boris Johnson speaks to supporters in London Tuesday after he was announced as the winner to take over for Theresa May. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA-EFE July 23 (UPI) — Tens of thousands of Conservative Party members voted Tuesday … Read More

The UK, German and Italian economies are all tanking at the same time

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| Business Insider –Three of Europe’s largest economies are under threat of recession, which could spell a crisis across Europe. –Dozens of companies in Germany have turned to “short-time” work — cutting employee hours — a canary in the coal … Read More

Boris Johnson expected to be announced as Britain’s new Prime Minister today

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Boris Johnson is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister (Picture: George Cracknell Wright/LNP) Britain is about to learn who its next prime minister will be later this morning. The winner of the Tory leadership contest is expected to … Read More

Remainer demands Britain ‘immediately’ leaves EU as he pledges support to Brexit Party

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A REMAIN voter has demanded Britain “immediately” leaves the European Union as he ridiculed the Labour Party for “ignoring” constituents in the party’s heartlands. Lee from Cardiff, a self-titled “reluctant Remainer”, said he will now be supporting the Brexit Party because the … Read More

Boris Johnson takes lead in race for British prime minister

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Boris Johnson is the front-runner to replace Theresa May as British prime minister. File Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) — British politician Boris Johnson took a big step toward succeeding Theresa May as prime minister, winning the first … Read More

Theresa May formally resigns as Conservative leader, triggering race for Number 10

Theresa May has formally resigned as leader of the Conservative party – officially triggering the race to succeed her in Downing Street. Theresa May setting out her departure date  Credit: PA Images The Prime Minister handed her resignation letter to Charles … Read More

Trump ‘friend’ Boris Johnson, who was born in the US, is the favorite to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May

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LONDON – A U.S.-born British politician who once told USA TODAY in an interview that the chance of him becoming prime minister was about as likely as finding Elvis on Mars or being reincarnated as an olive, is the frontrunner to take over for outgoing British … Read More

Britain’s May hunkers down as premiership enters final stage

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In this image made available by UK Parliament, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, London, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in Wednesday against a growing push … Read More

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