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‘Spectre of Corbynism’ was in essence a conspiracy

The fact that they are led by a mendacious monstrosity doesn’t seem to matter.

12 Dec 2019 1:16 AM

Johnson initially avoided looking at the phone, and instead began describing his investment plans for the National Health Service (NHS) while also saying he had not had a chance to see the photo. (Photo: File)

As election nears, UK PM Johnson criticised for response to photo of sick child

Opposition parties were quick to share the footage on social media, saying it showed Johnson did not care about patients.

10 Dec 2019 9:39 AM

During his visit, Johnson met several leaders of other Hindu organisations and members of the Hindu community, according to temple authorities. (Photo: ANI)

Boris Johsnon visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India mission

Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.

09 Dec 2019 11:32 AM

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

UK votes in just 3 days; but voters don’t trust either Boris or Corbyn

The Queen gave a royal dinner but the conference was moved to the edges of London in Watford to avoid mass demonstrations against Mr Trump.

09 Dec 2019 5:29 AM

"He's two-faced," Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit, saying he had called out Trudeau on defence spending "and he's not very happy about it". (Photo: File)

Trump slams Trudeau for 'mocking him' at NATO summit, calls him 'two-faced'

Trump was speaking before holding talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the 29 leaders of NATO countries met in Watford.

05 Dec 2019 9:16 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson can be heard asking France's President Emmanuel Macron: "Is that why you were late?" (Photo: Screengrab)

Caught on camera: World leaders appear to mock US President Donald Trump

Footage shot by British host's camera pool on Tuesday and spotted and subtitled by Canada's CBC, set tone for allies' summit in Watford

04 Dec 2019 2:39 PM

The violence erupted two-and-a-half years after a van and knife attack in the same area killed eight people and less than two weeks before Britain holds a national election. (Photo: AFP)

2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that ``to the best of our knowledge, the incident has been contained'' but that details were still emerging.

30 Nov 2019 4:28 AM

Britain's governing Conservative Party complained to the broadcasting regulator after its chosen representative was shut out of a general election television debate on climate change on Thursday. (Photo: Channel 4)

Boris Johnson skips climate change debate on TV, gets replaced by melting ice sculpture

Johnson has said he only wants to debate with Corbyn, seeing him as theoretically the only alternative prime minister.

29 Nov 2019 3:03 PM

Johnson, who took over a minority administration in July and been unable to speed his EU divorce deal through parliament, has pledged to take Britain out of the bloc by January 31. (Photo: File)

Cruising majority for Boris Johnson's Conservative party: UK election survey

Britain votes on Dec 12, with Johnson hoping to secure a majority to be able to push through his Brexit deal to take the country out of EU.

28 Nov 2019 12:33 PM

Johnson's apology comes in the wake of Opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn being criticised for repeatedly declining to apologise for how the party deals with anti-semitism claims within its ranks. (Photo: FIle)

Boris Johnson apologises for Islamophobia in his party, seeks inquiry

Johnson was asked if he would apologise for the Islamophobia that has taken place in his party.

28 Nov 2019 12:21 PM

Johnson travelled to Telford in central England where the Conservatives are bidding to hold on to a marginal seat in the December 12 general election, Xinhua news agency reported. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson vows to table 'Get Brexit Done' deal before Christmas

There would also be more spending on infrastructure, science, and education, while at the same time controlling debt.

25 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

Andrew cut to size; Coldplay won’t tour

There is too much scrutiny and a hungry media that survives on sensationalism.

25 Nov 2019 12:05 AM

After Brexit, immigration key factor in UK polls

The British, or 51 per cent of them, don’t like this and voted to leave the European Union to a great measure because of this principle.

23 Nov 2019 2:28 AM

For UK, Brexit likely to be end of a dream

Many voters are fed up with Brexit. Many don’t want the hassle of another referendum.

20 Nov 2019 2:27 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Many British MPs are not contesting polls, and why

Both the main parties of the UK, the Tories and Labour, have suffered deep schisms over Brexit.

16 Nov 2019 12:17 AM

If there is anything to worry about for Boris, it’s Farage creeping up

There are reports that Boris has even apparently vowed to stop drinking alcohol during the election campaign — things are that serious!

11 Nov 2019 12:38 AM

With polls in UK, will Brexit vote remain binding? Or not as such?

Boris makes other promises: to extend jail sentences, build more prisons and fund health and schools, but their main plank is leaving the EU.

09 Nov 2019 12:30 AM

A White House statement about the call did not give any specifics on the two leaders' discussion of trade issues. (Photo: File)

Johnson urges Trump to lift Scotch whisky tariffs

Boris Johnson also urged Trump not to impose tariffs on car exports, the statement added.

06 Nov 2019 12:43 PM

Bercow also faced accusations that he fostered a culture of bullying within parliament. (Photo: File)

British MPs vote to find new house Speaker after Bercow's exit

Hoyle, Bercow’s deputy since 2010, is odds-on favourite to fill his shoes but other political heavyweights are also vying for the job.

04 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

Will Dec 12 polls spell a saner future for UK?

If Mr Johnson’s Conservatives win an overall majority, his exit deal will pass.

04 Nov 2019 12:13 AM

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