Brexit

United Kingdom 12/25/20, 12:12

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Dec. 23 that negotiations for the United Kingdom's independence from the European Union finally came to an end, with an agreement that Conservative Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, said "is not perfect but it is a big moment." https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1342056303661879297 Farage was cautious about ...

United Kingdom 02/12/20, 13:57

This week, negotiations began in Brussels for the European Union member states to determine how the budget will be implemented in the long term. Meanwhile, five of the member states have been forced to pay high financial charges to compensate for the UK's exit. As the Daily Express pointed out, a ...

United Kingdom 01/23/20, 17:48

Brexit is just one step away from becoming a reality after the British Parliament ratified the legislation on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the BBC reported. The bill states that the UK will leave the European Union (EU) on Jan. 31. On Dec. 12, 2019, the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, ...

Europe 01/02/20, 12:04

Brexit driven by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is a threat to the integrity of the EU, political expert Richard Werly warned Brussels. According to the Daily Express, Werly explained that Johnson's position as Brexit's negotiator is now stronger than it was in 2019, and could become "unpleasant" for the EU ...

Politics 12/30/19, 10:41

A former adviser to Brexit party leader Nigel Farage warned of signs directing truck drivers crossing between the EU block and the UK to a special lane, suggesting that the French believe Brexit is imminent, reported Express. "They’re finally starting to get it," said former adviser Trixy Sanderson. The signs—marked Sanitary-Phyto ...

Politics 12/23/19, 20:07

President Donald Trump reportedly invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him at the White House in January. The meeting between the two leaders would follow the Conservative Party's victory in the elections earlier this month and Britain's expected exit from the European Union (EU). "Some potential dates have been ...

U.S. 12/19/19, 19:15

"The patriots will prevail," British Conservative journalist Katie Hopkins said on Twitter Wednesday, Dec. 18, about the impeachment of President Donald Trump and the Brexit in the UK. Hopkins explained how the left is trying to impose its political agenda on citizens by disregarding their ability to choose their futures and ...

Europe 12/12/19, 12:41

An exit poll in Britain’s election projected Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party would likely win a solid majority of seats in Parliament, a decisive outcome that should allow Johnson to fulfill his plan to take the U.K. out of the European Union next month. The survey, released just ...

Europe 10/19/19, 14:47

A defiant Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that he would resist attempts to delay Britain's departure from the European Union beyond the end of the month, though he appeared to have no choice but to seek an extension after Parliament postponed a decision on whether to back his Brexit ...

Europe 08/27/19, 15:09

With just over two months to go before the UK leaves the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Boris Johnson feels "marginally more optimistic" and knows he has the support of the United Stats. The British leader recently picked up the baton from Theresa May, who resigned after failing to reach an ...

U.S. 08/13/19, 15:24

The United States is willing to "enthusiastically" support the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete. In statements to the media last Monday, National Security Adviser John Bolton said the UK could count on Washington in the face of implied expectations after the end of agreements with the European Union (EU). According ...

Europe 08/11/19, 11:56

A near majority of Britons would leave the EU on time, even without a deal, over delaying or cancelling Brexit. The poll by Opinium published on Saturday, Aug. 10, revealed that a no-deal Brexit had a 17-point lead over the next most popular option—canceling Brexit. The poll of 2,003 adults in the ...

Europe 07/23/19, 07:18

Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after being elected leader of the Conservative party, beating Jeremy Hunt in the party’s leadership contest. Boris Johnson replaces Theresa May, who announced her resignation last month, and will officially become prime minister on Wednesday, July 24. The former mayor of London won the ...

Politics 06/03/19, 07:02

President Donald Trump met with Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, June 3, during a three-day visit to Britain that's meant to strengthen ties between the two nations. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump flew to Buckingham Palace in Marine One, landing on a lawn where they were greeted by Prince Charles ...

Politics 06/02/19, 02:58

President Donald Trump has waded into the most controversial issue in British politics by urging the U.K. government to leave the European Union without a deal if it can't get better terms from EU leaders. Trump told the Sunday Times in an interview published Sunday that Britain should "walk away" from ...

U.S. 05/30/19, 22:26

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton made it clear when speaking with Sky News Thursday, May 30, that if Iran continues its aggressive actions and attacks in the Persian Gulf, they will face repercussions from the United States and that if any harm comes to U.S. citizens or interests, Iran ...

Europe 05/29/19, 05:31

A British judge has ruled that former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will be summoned to court to answer questions about his possible misconduct in public office during the Brexit referendum campaign in 2016. District Judge Margot Coleman said Wednesday that Johnson will be questioned about whether he lied during the campaign ...

World 05/28/19, 04:22

The race to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May is becoming a battle over whether Britain should leave the European Union without a divorce agreement — or whether that would cause economic and political mayhem.May's Conservatives are reeling after the upstart Brexit Party won Britain's election for European Parliament seats. The ...

World 05/27/19, 14:23

British euroskeptic Nigel Farage said Monday that his new Brexit Party's victory in the European election should spur Britain to leave the European Union even without a divorce deal — a call echoed by many senior Conservatives, stung by their party's humiliating defeat.Farage's single-issue party and pro-EU forces combined to ...

Europe 05/26/19, 09:52

Anti-EU and pro-EU parties look set to make gains in a Brexit-dominated election for British seats in the European Parliament, while the governing Conservative Party is bracing for one of its worst-ever performances.Daniel Hannan, a Conservative Member of the European Parliament, said he feared the party was facing "total wipeout" ...