Brexit

'Angriest-ever' Farage quits UK parliament in protest, but will stand for re-election

Farage said he had triggered a parliamentary election to continue to represent the southern seaside area of Clacton "to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment."

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage speaks during a post-budget press conference in London, Britain, November 26, 2025.
BRITISH PM Keir Starmer announces his resignation on Monday. With a seventh prime minister set to enter 10 Downing Street in less than a decade, something is obviously wrong in His Majesty’s realm.

Middle Israel: Starmer’s exit highlights instability in British politics - opinion

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026.

Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Labour’s heavy losses in local elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 19, 2026.

A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment


Johnson says Britain will stop talking about Brexit if he wins elections

Opinion polls show Johnson's Conservative Party commands a sizeable lead over the Labour Party, although large numbers of undecided voters means the outcome is not certain.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives for a meeting at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 2, 2018.

Queen Elizabeth may abdicate the throne in 18 months – Report

The Queen is 93-years-old and is widely regarded in the UK and abroad as an institution and a larger-than-life figure.

Queen Elizabeth

Brexit harming UK identity?

J.K. Rowling’s powerful Brexit parting words: ‘I really don’t want to lose my homeland’

Author J.K. Rowling in London November 9, 2013

Jeremy Corbyn: Jewish voters have nothing to fear from a Labour government

The latest polls in the UK suggest that for the time being, the Conservatives have a lead of between 8-17 percentage points.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during general election campaign event in Swindon, Britain November 2, 2019

Labour Party faces bankruptcy amid antisemitism allegations

NEC members are worried that they might have to personally pick up the bill for these hypothetical legal battles if and when the EHRC hands down a negative decision next year.

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, delivers a speech in Manchester, Britain, March 22, 2018.

Trump says UK Labour leader Corbyn would be 'so bad' for Britain

"Trump is trying to interfere in UK election to get his friend Boris Johnson elected," said Corbyn.

U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn

Johnson and Corbyn hit the campaign trail for UK Christmas election

Britain will hold its first Christmas election since 1923 after Johnson failed in his "do or die" promise to deliver Brexit by Oct. 31.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby in Parliament, London, Britain, October 14, 2019

Britain spins to election in bid to break Brexit bind

Some politicians feel an election so close to Christmas could irritate voters, while campaigning and getting the vote out could be hampered by cold weather.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes questions during a news conference at the European Union leaders summit dominated by Brexit, in Brussels, Belgium October 17, 2019

Brexit election nears as UK opposition backs early poll

Johnson, who had promised to deliver Brexit on Oct. 31 "do or die," has repeatedly demanded an election.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby in Parliament, London, Britain, October 14, 2019

EU nations agree Brexit delay until Jan. 31 as PM Johnson seeks election

The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a Brexit 'flextension' until 31 January 2020," European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes questions during a news conference at the European Union leaders summit dominated by Brexit, in Brussels, Belgium October 17, 2019