British leaders push for the finish line in U.K.’s general election
This election is especially unpredictable because the question of Brexit cuts across traditional party loyalties. Continue reading
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U.K. Labour Party accuses Johnson of secret trade talks with U.S. ahead of Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is accused of secretly negotiating the basis of a trade deal with the U.S. ahead of Britain’s departure with the European Union. Continue reading
Social media has amplified abuse of female politicians in ‘toxic way’: Hillary Clinton
Her comments came after a number of female members of parliament in Britain announced they would not stand for re-election at a Dec. 12 general election, citing abuse on social media including rape and death threats. Continue reading
Tech, social media companies plan crackdown on U.K. election misinformation
Internet companies are face growing criticism for amplifying false claims during the run up to the 2016 Brexit referendum and the 2016 election in the U.S. Continue reading
10 teenagers among dead found in British truck container: police
Two of the dead were only 15, while the oldest was 44. Continue reading
British lawmakers elect Lindsay Hoyle as new speaker after John Bercow’s retirement
Bercow retired last week after a decade as speaker that saw him become a central player in Britain’s Brexit drama. Continue reading
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage says he won’t run in next month’s U.K. election
Boris Johnson’s Conservatives are leading in the polls, but with the country still starkly divided over Brexit, the outcome is highly unpredictable. Continue reading
Vietnamese victims who died in truck honoured at U.K. vigil
The 31 men and eight women are believed to have paid people traffickers for their clandestine transit into England. Police have not provided details about the scheme. Continue reading
Vietnam collects forensic samples to help identify victims found dead in U.K. truck
Meanwhile, British police released three people on bail Sunday after questioning them in the deaths. Continue reading
British PM Boris Johnson wants election in December to ‘get Brexit done’
Johnson says the Dec. 12 date will give lawmakers time before the election to scrutinize his Brexit bill. Continue reading