“Southern Discomfort” Looms for Both Parties in England
Labour is unlikely to benefit from the Conservatives’ poor approval ratings in the south.
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Despite High Poll Numbers, Britain’s Labour Party Divided
Party leader Ed Miliband has yet to reconcile centrist and leftists in his party.
Neighbors, West Accuse Syria of Chemical Weapons Use
Syrian army forces might have repeatedly crossed the United States’ “red line.”
Ahead of Referendum, Confusion Over Scottish Oil
England can reasonably lay claim to “Scottish” oil and gas in the North Sea.
British Ruling Party Prepares for Local Election Losses
David Cameron’s Conservatives face competition from the left and right.
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s “Iron Lady”, Dies
The former prime minister’s legacy still divides Britons.
Labour Urges Stimulus, Tax Relief to Promote Growth
Britain’s shadow chancellor Ed Balls says growth is the way to reduce the deficit.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
British Conservatives, Liberals at Odds over Budget Plan
Conservatives champion deeper spending and tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are skeptical.
Britain, France Challenge German Policy in Syria
Germany resists British and French demands to allow weapons supplies into Syria.
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.
Britain Seals French Military Axis in West Africa
After Libya, Mali is the latest testing ground for the Anglo-French security relationship.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.