UK Politics

• Former U.K. PM David Cameron back in government as Sunak shuffles cabinet

  Former British Prime Minister David Cameron made a shock return to high office on Monday, becoming foreign secretary in a major shakeup of the Conservative government.

  World

  Nov 13, 2023
  
• 15 arrested following protest outside UK hotel housing asylum-seekers

  An anti-migration protest outside a hotel housing asylum-seekers in northwest England turned violent and resulted in the arrests of 15 people, local police said.

  World

  Feb 11, 2023
  
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• U.K. minister slammed for ‘tone deaf’ comment on gay World Cup fans

  British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some "compromise'' and be "respectful of the host nation.''

  Sports

  Oct 26, 2022
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• Rishi Sunak faces ‘profound economic crisis’ as new British prime minister

  The U.K.'s new leader acknowledged mistakes by his predecessor and promised to place "economic stability and confidence'' at the heart of his agenda.

  World

  Oct 25, 2022
• Rishi Sunak set to become next U.K. PM after rivals quit leadership race

  Sunak will be asked to form a government by King Charles, replacing Liz Truss, the outgoing leader who only lasted 44 days in the job.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2022
• Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid after Liz Truss resigns as British PM

  Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
• U.K. PM Truss urged to quit as party in-fighting grows: ‘We can’t go on like this’

  Confusion over a confidence vote saw lawmakers openly arguing and jostling, while calls for Truss to resign continue to grow within her own party.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2022
• Will Liz Truss outlast a head of lettuce? U.K. PM the butt of livestream joke

  Some argue that newly elected Prime Minister Liz Truss has a shelf life less than a head of lettuce and now there's a livestream putting the theory to the test.

  Trending

  Oct 17, 2022
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• U.K. reverses tax cut for wealthy after market turmoil

  Finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said the decision to scrap the top rate tax cut had been taken with "some humility and contrition."

  World

  Oct 3, 2022
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• U.K. PM Liz Truss faces busy week as politics returns to stage after queen’s funeral

  A period of national mourning that was in place since Queen Elizabeth's death will give way to a frantic week of policymaking as Truss looks to address a series of crises.

  World

  Sep 19, 2022