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Conservative Party (UK)

Boris Johnson

Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign

Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.

David DowningFebruary 14, 2022March 18, 2022
Boris Johnson Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.

David DowningJune 18, 2021November 25, 2021
Theresa May Donald Trump

British Conservatives Shouldn’t Root for Trump

What has the Republican done for the United Kingdom in the last four years?

Nick OttensOctober 12, 2020November 27, 2021
Boris Johnson

Conservatives Learned the Lesson of the 2017 Election

Boris Johnson focused on “getting Brexit done” and won.

James R. PritchettDecember 12, 2019November 25, 2021
Elizabeth Tower London England

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.

David DowningNovember 8, 2019October 22, 2021
London England

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.

David DowningSeptember 7, 2019October 3, 2021
Elizabeth Tower London England

Even Parliament Must Make Way for Brexit

Brexiteers are willing to suspend parliamentary democracy if that’s what it takes to leave the EU.

Nick OttensAugust 29, 2019October 22, 2021
Mariano Rajoy

Conservatives Put Party Before Country. They’ve Harmed Both

And they call it patriotism.

Nick OttensJuly 18, 2019November 27, 2021
Theresa May Donald Trump

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.

David DowningJune 27, 2019November 25, 2021
Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson and the Brexit Ultras Deserve Each Other

Brexit is a fantasy. Who better to carry it out than the biggest fantasist in British politics?

Nick OttensJune 18, 2019November 25, 2021

Johnson Warns Brexit Delay Will Benefit Labour

The frontrunner to succeed Theresa May warns Conservatives against delaying Brexit.

Mathew CaseyJune 12, 2019November 25, 2021
Theresa May

Brexit Is Tearing Britain’s Conservative Party Apart

Brexiteers vote for Nigel Farage. Moderates defect to the Liberal Democrats.

David DowningJune 4, 2019November 15, 2021
Bideford England

Local Elections Highlight Political Fragmentation in United Kingdom

The Liberal Democrats’ strong performance was about more than Brexit.

David DowningMay 7, 2019October 25, 2021
British parliament London

Brexit Is Restructuring British Politics

Brexit is pulling the Conservatives to the right, leaving room in the center for an anti-Brexit party.

David DowningMarch 31, 2019November 25, 2021
Theresa May

A Futile Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers in Denial

The EU is not going to give another prime minister a better deal.

Nick OttensDecember 12, 2018November 15, 2021

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