Britain’s Cameron Hopes to Call Summer EU Referendum
The British leader hopes to win a vote on EU membership after reaching a deal on new terms.
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Conservative Split on Europe: How Bad Will It Be?
Some think power will discipline Britain’s Euroskeptics. Others worry about a Tory revolt.
Cameron Wins Hungary’s Qualified Support for Reform
The British leader is starting to overcome Central European opposition to his EU reform plans.
Lawmakers Quit Labour Top Ranks After Corbyn Purge
Jeremy Corbyn’s removal of critics for the party’s shadow cabinet prompts others to step down.
Corbyn Neuters Critics with Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Britain’s Labour Party leader starts removing critics from top positions at the risk of a split.
Poland Seeks British NATO Commitment for EU Support
Poland would be more likely to support Britain’s EU demands if it helped bolster NATO’s defenses.
Mainstream Republicans, Labour Have Themselves to Blame
Sensible politicians in Britain and the United States have encouraged their fringe supporters for too long.
Ten Years In, Conservatives Still Don’t Get Cameron
Many in his own party still see the prime minister as reactive and not as reshaping Britain.
British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Corbyn Relents, to Allow Free Vote on Syria Airstrikes
The British Labour leader recognizes that he cannot get his whole party to vote against bombing.
The Lies Parties Tell Themselves
It’s easier to blame a candidate than accept that most voters don’t agree with your policies.
Labour Members Rebel Against Pacifist Leader
Few lawmakers share Jeremy Corbyn’s resistance to airstrikes against the self-declared Islamic State.
Britain Cannot “Outsource” War: Cameron
Britain’s prime minister makes his case for airstrikes against the fanatical Islamist group.
Osborne Keeps Tax Credits, Sees Surplus by 2020
Britain’s chancellor backs away from controversial tax reforms, but makes deep cuts elsewhere.
Britain Boosts Defense, Creates New Strike Brigades
Britain raises military spending and creates two new strike brigades to respond to diverse threats.