As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.
Western Europe
May Seeks Middle Way for British Conservatism
Between the liberalism of David Cameron and the Tory paternalism of the past.
Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not
Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?
Scotland Could Delay Britain’s EU Exit
Theresa May promises not to invoke Article 50 until there is agreement from all parts of the United Kingdom.
Labour Party Split Looks More and More Likely
Jeremy Corbyn and his supporters may give center-left lawmakers no choice but to split off.
Theresa May Succeeds David Cameron as Prime Minister
Britain’s home secretary moves into 10 Downing Street and immediately reshuffles the cabinet.
Jeremy Corbyn: Radical Chic for Those Who Can Afford It
The Labour Party leader’s purist brand of leftism is a luxury good for those who can afford perpetual Tory rule.
May Urges Businesses to “Change” After EU Vote
Britain’s future prime minister argues the referendum was about more than Europe.
May to Succeed Cameron as British Prime Minister
The only other candidate has withdrawn from the Conservative Party leadership election.
Corbyn Has Lost Chance to Unite Labour: Eagle
Angela Eagle announces a bid for the leadership of the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn still refuses to step down.
Britain Starts to Feel Consequences of EU Exit
Workers from other European countries are moving out. Local councils fear losing EU funding.
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.
Can We Now Finally Bury the “Bad Intelligence” Myth?
By continuing to blame “bad intelligence” for the Iraq War, Western leaders are shirking their responsibility.
Let’s Stop with the Referendums
Most referendums are either expensive opinion polls or political ploys. We can do without both.
May Knocks Fox Out of Conservative Leader Contest
The home secretary receives more support from lawmakers than the other candidates combined.