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British MPs on Wednesday rejected a motion tabled by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to dissolve the Parliament and call a snap election on October 15, handing the 55-year-old Conservative leader his third defeat in less than 24 hours. (Photo: File)

UK lawmakers reject Boris Johnson's motion for snap election

The latest blow to the ruling Conservative government came hours after parliamentarians passed a bill aimed at preventing a no-deal Brexit.

05 Sep 2019 9:45 AM

With his tiny round glasses pointing at the ceiling and wearing a double-breasted suit, Rees-Mogg appeared to be taking a rest in the crucial final minutes before a crunch Brexit vote on Tuesday night lit up Twitter. (Photo: AFP)

UK politician, Brexit backer stretches on front bench amid debate; trolled

One Twitter user posted a graph showing the government's slipping majority since 2017.

04 Sep 2019 5:54 PM

Without such a deal, Britain faces a chaotic Brexit that economists warn would disrupt trade by imposing tariffs and customs checks between Britain and the bloc. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson takes aim against opponents of Brexit plans

Lawmakers are returning from their summer recess this week for a brief session that promises to be a dramatic week in British politics.

02 Sep 2019 4:56 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Hard Brexit undemocratic

The extreme cynicism seen in such manoeuvring of a pillar of British democracy as its Parliament and its unwritten Constitution is what is worrying.

01 Sep 2019 12:22 AM

Britain's Brexit negotiators are to meet their EU counterparts twice a week throughout September, London said Thursday, in a bid to strike a new divorce deal. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

UK, EU Brexit teams to meet twice-weekly in September

Britain is due to leave European Union on October 31 without withdrawal agreement, unless one can be struck and then approved by parliament.

30 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs. (Photo: File)

Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PM

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the request to close what has been the longest session of parliament in nearly 400 years.

29 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

The move to shut down Parliament – known as prorogation – has caused controversy, with critics saying it would stop MPs being able to use legislative measures to prevent a damaging British exit from the European Union (EU) as part of Johnson's ‘do or die’ Brexit pledge. (Photo: AP)

British PM Boris Johnson seeks Parliament suspension until October 14

It is seen as an attempt to prevent tabling and debating of other major legislation, including Oppn attempt to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

28 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

Brexit looms Oct 31, uncertain times lie ahead for Britons

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his determination to drag Britain out of the EU by this date.

27 Aug 2019 12:14 AM

Johnson desperately needs a US trade deal post-Brexit, as Britain will lose its easy access to the EU’s single market. (Photo: AP)

‘He needs no advice’: Donald Trump backs UK PM Boris Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit

Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit hosted by France in Biarritz.

25 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying he’s the 'right man' to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

'Right man for Brexit', needs no advice: Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson

Speaking on sidelines of Group of Seven summit in France, Trump was asked what his advice was for Britain’s departure from European Union.

25 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit Saturday over who will be to blame if Britain crashes out the bloc without an accord. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk clash over ‘who is 'Mr No Deal’ at G7

Johnson had held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7.

25 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Macron amused after Boris Johnson puts his feet up at his palace

The Elysee later said the talks had been 'constructive' and 'thorough'.

23 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Paris on Thursday, a day after Berlin offered a glimmer of hope that an agreement could be reached to avoid a chaotic 'no deal' Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

After Merkel offers glimmer of hope, Boris Johnson to hold frank Brexit talks with Macron in Paris

Macron on Wednesday dismissed Johnson's demands that the EU reopen negotiations on the Irish border.

22 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (local time) had a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump and discussed a wide range of trade and economic issues, including Brexit. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson discusses economic issues, Brexit with Trump

Meanwhile, Trump has also reciprocated his excitement to meet Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

20 Aug 2019 8:51 AM

As pound sinks further, grey skies over UK reflect the circling gloom

It sure does — as bets are being laid on how long the Boris Johnson government will last, and when the next election takes place.

19 Aug 2019 12:19 AM

Britain will face shortages of fuel, food and medicine if it leaves the European Union without a transition deal, jamming ports and requiring a hard border in Ireland, official government documents leaked to the Sunday Times show. (Photo: File)

UK may face food, fuel and drugs shortages in no-deal Brexit: report

The Times said forecasts compiled by Cabinet Office set out most likely aftershocks of no-deal Brexit rather than worst case scenarios.

18 Aug 2019 3:57 PM

US and British diplomats said Wednesday they were prepared to move 'as soon as possible' on a trade deal. (Photo: AFP)

US, Britain back rapid trade deal post-Brexit

Speaking in US,Dominic Raab urged the EU to negotiate a new pact on Britain's departure to avoid a 'no-deal' Brexit.

08 Aug 2019 6:46 PM

The 190,000-member consumer organisation working to preserve traditional British beer and pub culture, lobby politicians to support the sector. (Photo: AFP)

British beer waits to see what's brewing with Brexit

The five-day Great British Beer Festival kicked off in London, organisers said Brexit could harbour new opportunities.

08 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

Boris Johnson dispatched his top diplomat and foreign trade minister to Washington. (Photo: AFP)

British ministers in US to 'fast-track' post-Brexit trade deal

Trump sees a like-minded leader in Johnson, and has said that trade between the two countries could multiply once Britain leaves the EU.

07 Aug 2019 4:23 PM

Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement in the House of Commons in London on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Deal or no-deal Brexit? Boris playing with fire

Boris Johnson undertook a reshuffle of his Cabinet, more vicious and spiteful than any seen before.

02 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

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