Early Signs of Europe Rebellion as Tories Approve Referendum
Britain’s ruling Conservatives back a referendum on Europe but warn against attempts to rig the vote.
United Kingdom
Hammond Confirms Two-Speed Europe Is British Objective
Britain’s foreign secretary confirms it wants to formalize a two-speed Europe as part of its negotiations.
Leadership Candidate Right About Where Labour Failed
Liz Kendall recognizes that Labour needs to be far more trusting of people and willing to share power.
Britain’s Cameron Building Next Conservative Majority
The prime minister is already laying the groundworks for the next Conservative victory.
British Budget Mixes Pro-Business, Populist Measures
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party wants to enact business-friendly policies and also appeal more to workers.
Germany, United Kingdom Could Split Europe in Two
Germany would link deeper eurozone integration with Britain’s proposal for looser union.
British Euroskeptic Leader Under Pressure to Go
Nigel Farage is the face of the UKIP but some fear he is turning the party into a personality cult.
Conservatives to Devolve Powers to England’s Major Cities
England’s major cities will get more control over their own affairs, provided they let their residents elect a mayor.
Unions Seek Influence as Labour Contest Heats Up
Trade unions could help get Andy Burnham elected as the next leader of Britain’s Labour Party.
Conservatives: No More Powers for Scotland Than Promised
David Cameron’s new government will not devolve more powers to Scotland than it has already promised.
Centrists Caution Cameron Against Overreaching
The Conservatives are urged not to interpret their election victory as a mandate for radical change.
Why Liberals Should Rejoice in David Cameron’s Reelection
The Conservative is probably the most liberal prime minister the United Kingdom is going to get.
After Defeat, Blairites Try to Forestall Lurch to the Left
Senior Labour Party figures say the only way to avoid another election defeat is to move back to the center.
Miliband Succession Pits Blairites Against Labour Left
Should Britain’s Labour Party move further to the left or pick a leader who can appeal to the center?
Scottish Nationalists Bound to Disappoint Supporters
A politically inexperienced delegation in Westminster finds itself without influence.