Leadsom to Face May in Contest for British Prime Minister
The energy minister makes it into the runoff, but Theresa May is still the favorite to succeed David Cameron.
Conservative Party (UK)
May Knocks Fox Out of Conservative Leader Contest
The home secretary receives more support from lawmakers than the other candidates combined.
Boris Johnson’s Contradictions Have Caught Up with Him
You can only change your mind so many times before people start to see you for the political opportunist you are.
Johnson Stands Down as Five Vie for David Cameron’s Job
Michael Gove and Theresa May are in, Boris Johnon is out.
British Parties Seek New Leaders After Vote to Leave EU
Live commentary on another busy in British politics as both parties seem headed for leadership contests.
Vote to Leave EU Throws British Labour Party in Crisis
Lawmakers move against Jeremy Corbyn. Conservatives are looking for a new leader of their own.
May Seen as Strong Contender to Replace Cameron
The home secretary is on the right, but she does not stir the kind of anger Boris Johnson does.
Shock of EU Exit Reverberates Through British Politics
Conservatives are looking for a new leader. There is a split in the Labour Party.
Boris Johnson Faces Rivals to Succeed Cameron
The former mayor is no shoo-in for the Conservative Party leadership. Here are four more contenders.
Cameron’s Resignation the End of a Project
There is a risk the Conservative Party will now abandon the center ground where it has won two elections.
Liberal Euroskeptics Have Made Treacherous Pact
Most proponents of leaving the EU don’t dream of turning the United Kingdom into a free-market utopia.
In or Out, EU Exit Crowd Wants Cameron’s Head
Euroskeptics would dethrone the man who has won them two elections in a row.
Euroskeptic Fanatics Are Never Going to Give Up
If the referendum doesn’t go their way, the outers will come up with a reason to demand a second one.
Boris Johnson Drifts Closer to Euroskeptic Fringe
The former mayor of London has revealed himself to be something of anti-EU fanatic.
Both Conservatives, Labour Should Have Done Better
The takeaway is that both major parties did… meh.
