Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign
Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.
David Downing
David Downing is a British political analyst.
Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.
Great British Railways: Neither Public Nor Private Enough
The better options would be complete nationalization or full privatization.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe
It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.
British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times
Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.
Stakes Are High in British Election, But Outcome Is Up in the Air
If the Conservatives miscalculate, the outcome could be a disaster for them.
After Week of Turmoil, What Next for British Politics?
The only certainty at this stage is that the Conservative civil war over Europe is coming to an end.
Election of Britain’s Next Prime Minister Feels a Little Ridiculous
Britain has to suspend its potentially greatest crisis in half a century while two unpopular candidates face off.
Brexit Is Tearing Britain’s Conservative Party Apart
Brexiteers vote for Nigel Farage. Moderates defect to the Liberal Democrats.
Local Elections Highlight Political Fragmentation in United Kingdom
The Liberal Democrats’ strong performance was about more than Brexit.
Brexit Is Restructuring British Politics
Brexit is pulling the Conservatives to the right, leaving room in the center for an anti-Brexit party.
After May’s Deal Defeated, Brexit at Impasse
There is no majority in Parliament for any of the alternatives.
Beto O’Rourke Has Challenged the Stereotype of Texas
Whatever the outcome on Tuesday, it is clear Texas isn’t crimson red anymore.
British Parties Do Just Well Enough in Local Elections
Neither the Conservatives nor Labour had a breakthrough. But neither suffered decisive losses either.