How Boris Johnson gets away with it
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — The British prime minister is once again stretching the limits of what is tolerable in public … Read more
British politics
Want to know a secret? The Queen of England is hooked on political gossip
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Britain’s ultimate Westminster insider is actually its queen. As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II must … Read more
Boris Johnson rushes Downing Street clearout after losing top ally
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Boris Johnson’s premiership has looked wobbly for weeks. On Thursday the wheels — in the form … Read more
Britain calls out Russia in show of post-Brexit strength
LONDON — With troops gathering on the Russian-Ukraine border, Britain senses an opportunity to demonstrate it can be more diplomatically nimble since Brexit. After leaving … Read more
Boris Johnson looks to 'blueprint' for boost
LONDON – Boris Johnson is finally set to face the music – whether his plans to ‘level’ Britain really hit the mark. The blueprint for … Read more
Partygate paradox: Why are Brits so obsessed with Boris Johnson's parties?
How do you even begin to explain Boris Johnson’s problems to a foreign audience? The controversial British prime minister has survived so many scandals that … Read more
Police to investigate Downing Street party allegations
LONDON — The Metropolitan Police will investigate whether lockdown-busting parties were held in No. 10 Downing Street in breach of COVID-19 rules, head of the … Read more
Boris Johnson had indoor birthday party during U.K. lockdown, report claims
LONDON — A birthday party for Boris Johnson was thrown during Britain’s first coronavirus lockdown, despite a strict ban on indoor socializing. This was reported … Read more
How Boris Johnson’s looseness with the truth infected the government
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — The person on top calls the shots – and Boris Johnson’s loose grasp of the truth … Read more
UK upper house votes to make misogyny a hate crime, handing Boris Johnson series of defeats
Britain’s House of Lords on Monday night voted to make misogyny a hate crime in England and Wales, in one of a series of defeats … Read more
