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Amid Brexit furore, will Boris have to eat his hat?

There was a third covering letter from the British ambassador in Brussels.

22 Oct 2019 5:15 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Smooth Brexit is in peril

The deal may not be the best, and even signals a betrayal of what the PM promised over the backstop and Northern Ireland.

21 Oct 2019 1:58 AM

Johnson had sent a photocopy of the letter contained in the law that requires him to ask for the delay if there is no Brexit deal, but didn't sign it. (Photo: File)

UK PM leaves Brexit delay letter unsigned, sends 2nd note

Johnson was required by law to send the delay request after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal on Saturday.

20 Oct 2019 11:56 AM

The House of Commons is holding its first Saturday sitting since the 1982 Falklands War to debate the terms of a divorce agreement Johnson struck with European Union leaders Thursday. (Photo: File)

Brexit deal in the balance as British MPs hold historic vote today

The most controversial element relates to arrangements to keep open the border between British Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland. T

19 Oct 2019 9:42 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who clinched a Brexit deal with the European Union on Thursday, had been underestimated. (Photo: File)

‘It was wrong not to take Boris Johnson seriously,’ says Emmanuel Macron

'He may be colourful character sometimes but we all are at times. He’s got temper, but he’s leader with a real vision,' Macron said.

19 Oct 2019 9:35 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Brexiteers ready to break-up UK

Every day for the last two weeks at least — the opening scenes of the possible final act played out — nothing is certain.

19 Oct 2019 4:46 AM

$After winning the backing of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in London Friday looking to secure enough support to get the deal through the fractious British Parliament. (Photo: File)$

Boris Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

If Johnson's charm offensive manages to corral enough votes to pass the deal, Britain would leave EU in an orderly fashion on October 31.

18 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted that all of the UK— including Northern Ireland — must leave the bloc’s customs union, which would seem to make border checks and tariffs inevitable. (Photo: FIle)

Here's how Boris Johnson’s Brexit agreement different from May’s rejected deal

Former Prime Minister Theresa May struck a deal with the EU in December 2018, but Parliament rejected it three times.

18 Oct 2019 9:49 AM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: AP)

Agreement on new Brexit deal reached, says Boris Johnson

A Brexit deal has been agreed between the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams.

17 Oct 2019 3:35 PM

Queen Elizabeth II announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills ranging from implementing a yet-to-be finalised EU divorce agreement to criminal sentencing and the environment. (Photo: File)

'Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British govt,' says Queen Elizabeth II

'My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly cooperation,' she said,

15 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

'My government's priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on October 31,' the 93-year-old monarch said from a gilded throne, delivering words written by government officials. (Photo: File | PTI)

Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British government: Queen

Queen Elizabeth II announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills.

14 Oct 2019 6:52 PM

Johnson hopes a deal will be agreed in time for EU leaders to approve it at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. (Photo: File)

'There's a way forward for Brexit that could secure interests,' says Boris Johnson

Britain said the latest talks had been 'constructive' and there would be more talks on Monday.

14 Oct 2019 10:05 AM

If the issue before the apex court turns on the interpretation of its constitution, the court will not decline to judge the issue because its verdict may have political consequences. (Representational image)

As politicians cannot usurp power, judges must not too

It merits close study in South Asia given its relevance to any parliamentary democracy.

14 Oct 2019 6:13 AM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Two car crashes, climate change and Brexit, lead to chaos in UK

The deadline for passing a deal is Saturday, October 19, and Parliament has been asked to meet specially on a Saturday.

14 Oct 2019 4:59 AM

UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo; File)

Gangotri is melting: Will Indians respond with world’s largest ‘XR’?

Hundreds of them have been arrested by the police who are, unlike the police forces of Hong Kong, been benign but firm.

12 Oct 2019 12:05 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday meet his Irish counterpart for last-ditch Brexit talks, with just days left to strike an EU divorce deal and both sides blaming each other for an impasse. (Photo: File)

British PM Boris Johnson to meet Irish leaders for last-ditch Brexit talks

The British leader's plans would also see Northern Irish politicians given a vote every four years on maintaining the agreed arrangements.

10 Oct 2019 12:04 PM

UK: Boris Johnson set to suspend Parliament from October 8 to 14

Johnson, who took office in July, needs a new suspension if he is to outline his legislative programme for the next session of parliament.

03 Oct 2019 10:44 AM

Johnson has received a rapturous welcome at the first party conference since Conservative members elected him as leader in July with one purpose -- to get Britain out of the EU. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson to unveil new Brexit plan in closing address

Johnson has pledged to renegotiate the exit terms May agreed with Brussels, which MPs rejected three times.

02 Oct 2019 3:10 PM

Johnson also is under scrutiny for claims that an American businesswoman, Jennifer Arcuri, received money and perks from London coffers while Johnson was mayor of the capital between 2008 and 2016. (Photo: File)

UK’s Boris Johnson denies allegations of patronage, groping journalist

Johnson was also accused of inflaming tensions in Britain with populist, people-versus-politicians rhetoric.

01 Oct 2019 3:15 PM

Wasn’t Boris meant to take a victory lap?

Jeremy Corbyn, it seems, has managed to alienate large parts of the Indian community in the UK by his statements on Kashmir.

30 Sep 2019 12:02 AM

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