Conservative Party (UK)
Labour Party to vote against any Brexit deal May reaches
Britain’s opposition Labour Party is set to vote against any Brexit deal reached by Prime Minister Theresa May and the lack of a viable exit from the EU will force May from…
UK’s May defeats customs union bid in key Brexit vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday faced down a rebellion in parliament over her plans for the country's exit from the European Union, with lawmakers rejecting a key…
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns over Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May’s strategy for leaving the European Union hung in the balance on Monday after two leading eurosceptic ministers resigned in protest at her plans to…
Perspective
Charles Tannock: 'You do wonder where the mandate is for such a hard Brexit'
There's now just one year to go until the start of Brexit, with the transition period due to begin on March 29, 2019. Charles Tannock is a British MEP from the ruling…
British PM May seeks new start with cabinet reshuffle
British Prime Minister Theresa May named an ally to run the ruling Conservatives and promoted younger ministers on Monday to try to give her divided government a new start after…
PM May's deputy resigns amid pornography scandal
British Prime Minister Theresa May was left weakened by the resignation Wednesday of her deputy Damian Green, the latest crack in her government as she faces tough Brexit talks.
The Debate
May overruled: Brexit momentum thwarted by Tory rebellion
Just when it seemed the tide had finally turned in Theresa May's favour, she suffered an embarrassing defeat in the House of Commons, with parliament now having greater say on a…
British lawmakers defy May, give parliament final say on Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May’s government was defeated on Wednesday, when lawmakers forced through changes to its Brexit blueprint that ministers said could endanger Britain’s…
The Debate
Divided Kingdom: UK Parliament, Cabinet at odds over Brexit
It was a particularly long day for Britain's embattled prime minister. In parliament, Theresa May has to fend off challenges within her own party. As the clock ticks on…
British defence secretary quits over harassment allegation
Britain's defense minister resigned Wednesday after allegations emerged about inappropriate sexual behavior — the latest twist in a growing scandal over harassment and abuse in…
British PM May narrowly wins Parliament confidence vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative minority government secured lawmakers' backing for its legislative plans by a narrow margin Thursday, but only after making a…
May’s DUP bribe alienates rest of UK
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with Northern Ireland’s ultra-conservative Democratic Unionist Party gives her minority government backing on key votes - at the cost of…