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
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
Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is running to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister. REUTERS/Hannah McKay Conservative Politician Boris Johnson, favourite to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK, will tomorrow commit to taking Britain out … Read More
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reiterated the EU’s refusal to renegotiate as many of the Conservative Party candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May said they would seek a new agreement. “I have the impression for months now that … Read More
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
Perennial fringe party, the Liberal Democrats, have their fortunes reversed after campaigning on one clear slogan: ‘Bollocks to Brexit.’ Reuters / Hannah McKay Two parties have dominated British politics since the end of the First World War. The Labour Party, … Read More
Theresa May announces resignation: What’s next for the UK and Brexit? British Prime Minister Theresa May announces she is stepping down on June 7 amid anger over her handling of Brexit; Greg Palkot reports on who may step into the … Read More
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
EXCLUSIVE: Senior Tories warn PM to give clear timetable for handover date or risk being forced out by rebellion. Theresa May leaves Parliament following talks with Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday night ( Aaron Chown/PA ) Theresa May was served a deadline of … Read More
AP Photo /Frank Augstein The prime minister, unsuccessfully struggling to deliver the UK’s promised divorce from the EU, has already survived a no-confidence vote. This made Theresa May immune to a forced resignation until the end of this year, but … Read More