Boris Johnson Drops Comeback Bid, Rishi Sunak Poised For UK PM
Once Rishi Sunak stood this time – the aborted Boris 2.0 experiment not withstanding – there seems little doubt as to the outcome.
Category: UK
10 Seconds With The Queen
In all, I was only beside the Queen’s coffin for about 10 seconds, but it was 10 seconds that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
God Save The King: Queen Elizabeth II Dead at 96
The royal family announced Queen Elizabeth II death online, saying she had “died peacefully.” The announcement did not specify a cause.
Boris Johnson Resigns: Watch It For Yourself
After a tumultuous tenure and an explosive few days of renewed controversy that saw a wave of resignations and flagging support, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned. Watch Boris Johnson’s resignation speech for...
OT Contributor Network: Heard Tell Podcast American Culture & Politics From A UK POV
Get the UK POV on the latest in American culture and politics from our friend Ben Harris who works in politics and parliament in London
Prince Philip Dead at 99
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh”
PM Boris Johnson Announces UK Lockdown
“In a televised address, the PM urged people to follow the rules immediately amid surging cases and patient numbers.”
Jeremy Corbyn “Suspended Pending Investigation” From Labour Party
The former leader of the UK’s Labour Party, who less than a year ago stood for Prime Minister, now finds himself suspended from his own party.
What If The Expected Actually Happens?
In which I argue for the possibility that maybe, just maybe, the expected…actually happens and maybe even smoothly at that.
For Want of a President: On the British Parliament and the Executive
It is the implementation of Brexit upon which contradictions that lay within Britain’s constitutional framework were most apparent
Windrush Day in UK
Monday in the UK is Windrush Day, set aside to honor the generation of Caribbean immigrants who help rebuild Britain following World War 2.
Linky Friday: Toil and Trouble
Finish the week off discussing and debating stories from across the street and around the world. Ordinary Times’ Linky Friday: Toil and Trouble for you to read and share.
A Dictatorship, If You Can Keep It
Guy Verhofstadt says the quiet part out loud about the Union part of European Union
Huawei to Build Part of Britain’s 5G Network
Chinese technology giant Huawei will be involved in the United Kingdom’s 5G infrastructure after a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
UK Elections: The Limits of Comparisons
Slow your roll on drawing sweeping parallels between UK elections and in-progress 2020 elections in America. Things that are different are not the same.
Boris Johnson set to win a clear majority in U.K. election, exit poll suggests
Boris Johnson set to win a clear majority in U.K. election
A Guide To The 2019 UK Election
Everything You Need To Know To Understand What’s Happening Across The Pond This Holiday
Brexit “Flextension” Agreement Reached
The EU and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have a Brexit extension just days before the long-awaited Oct 31 deadline
Parliament Back On, Brexit Clock Still Ticking
For those of you that thought the problem with Brexit was it was too neat and tidy, your day has come
