World & Nation
Britain’s Conservative Party suffered historic local election losses, cementing expectations that the Labor Party will return to power in the general vote.
May 3, 2024
British Home Secretary Suella Braverman becomes the second senior minister in a week to leave embattled government led by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Oct. 19, 2022
Letters to the Editor
Republicans in the U.S. gave Trump free pass after free pass, while British Conservatives could no longer tolerate their leader’s scandals.
July 8, 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership suffers a double blow as voters reject Conservative Party candidates in two special elections.
June 24, 2022
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party suffers thumping losses in two special elections and narrowly avoids a third in Boris Johnson’s former district.
July 21, 2023
The move comes after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
Oct. 20, 2022
Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is front-runner in the Conservative Party’s race to replace Liz Truss as prime minister.
Oct. 23, 2022
Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party during her 49 days as Britain’s prime minister.
April 16, 2024
In his first month as prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy and reassured allies in Washington, Kyiv and the European Union.
Nov. 25, 2022
Boris Johnson is among several British lawmakers trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to become the country’s next premier.
Oct. 21, 2022