How Johnson Lost the Confidence of Tory Lawmakers
The prime minister broke the rules, and his word.
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Northern Ireland’s Political System Will Need to Change
Power-sharing kept the peace for 25 years. Now it’s making it harder to govern.
Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign
Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.
Pandemic Underscores Need for British Health Reform
The NHS doesn’t need more money. It needs an overhaul.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
Britain Walks Back Commitment to Gibraltar
It agreed to put Gibraltar in the Schengen Area to avoid the need for border controls.
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.
Labour’s Problems Go Deeper Than Starmer
The party needs to reinvent social democracy for the twenty-first century.
Three Things to Watch in Britain’s Local Elections
Will the SNP win an absolute majority? Will Labour’s Red Wall hold? How well will Labour do in Wales?
The Arguments For and Against Scottish Independence
Scotland has a strong economy, but it relies on England for its defense and trade.
EU Can’t Trust Britain to Keep Its Word
The British government reneges on its commitment to Northern Ireland — again.
Scotland Is a Country!
Or: how I learned to trigger Scottish nationalists.
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.