MICHAEL GOVE
Sometimes U.S. and U.K. politics seem in lockstep. Not this year.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election for the UK, announcing that he does not expect Britain's economic news to improve between now and the fall. The election is expected to be held on July 4, as the US political calendar has not played a significant role in the outcome.
How Rishi Sunak's small circle forged vote plan that shocked cabinet
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt was among those caught unaware. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who'd had to cancel a visit to Albania just to make the meeting in Downing Street, expressed surprise, but said the decision "seizes the initiative, sets the agenda and forces the choice," according to people familiar with the conversation.
UK PM Rishi Sunak takes time away amid mass exodus of MPs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes a day off from public events ahead of the July 4 general election, spending time with advisers amid senior MPs quitting the Conservative Party.
Veteran UK minister Michael Gove is latest to quit parliament before election
Sunak on Wednesday ended months of speculation by calling a general election for July 4. But with his Conservatives trailing the main opposition Labour Party in opinion polls, the dozens of MPs standing down has been taken by some as an indication of the level of demoralisation among Sunak's lawmakers.
Another survey predicts UK PM Rishi Sunak's general election defeat
Survey foresees a Labour victory with 403 seats, surpassing the majority mark. Tories face a significant defeat, potentially losing key members like Hunt, Donelan, and Gove. The upcoming election could mirror Blair's 1997 win.
UK tightens definition of extremism to counter right-wing, Islamist extremists; names five groups
UK government redefines extremism, adding clarity post-October 2023 attacks. Measures aim to protect democracy, counter extremist ideologies, and prevent radicalization. Counter-extremism center established to lead government initiatives.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak defends actions over school closures
The British Indian leader also indicated that extra funding will be made available to schools dealing with the current crisis. "The Chancellor [Jeremy Hunt] has been crystal clear that schools will be given extra money for these mitigations, it won't come from their existing school budgets," noted Sunak, admitting that the timing of the crisis was "frustrating".
UK PM Sunak: net zero is important but do not want to add to bills
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has reiterated his commitment to the country's net zero targets but said that he does not want to increase the burden on people's bills at a point of high inflation. Sunak's Conservative Party has been criticized for their expensive commitment to net zero emissions by some of the party members. Although their main challenge is the surge in inflation.
Before election, UK's Rishi Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise
Housing has long been a contentious area for the Conservatives, who are divided between some lawmakers in rural areas who do not want to see an increase in building and want to protect greenbelt protected land, and between those in more urban regions, who want to see more homes built quickly.
Rishi Sunak funds 100 projects to 'level up' all parts of UK
A total of 111 areas have been awarded funding from the second of the UK government's "flagship Levelling Up Fund", aimed at creating new jobs and driving economic growth.
Michael Gove's remark over Cumbria coal project causes Commons suspension
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle suspended proceedings in Commons in response to the row due to Michael Gove’s statement about the Cumbria coal mine.
Awaab Ishak, toddler dies after exposure to mould in flat, Housing Secretary Michael Gove reacts
According to Housing Secretary Michael Gove, the death of a toddler after he underwent months of mould exposure in his house is an "unacceptable tragedy."
UK PM Liz Truss acknowledges she could have handled budget crisis in better manner
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has acknowledged that she should have done a more satisfactory job after her high-borrowing, tax-slashing, mini-budget caused havoc on the markets.
Britain Prime Ministerial race: Underdogs don't give up, says Sunak's new campaign video
The video, first used to introduce Sunak at a hustings event in Manchester on Friday night, shows the former Chancellor at a series of campaign events since the race began last month and addressing Tory members who are voting for a new party leader to take charge as British Prime Minister on September 5.
Boris Johnson digs in as over 50 ministers, lawmakers desert UK government
More than 50 ministers have quit the government in less than 48 hours, saying Johnson was not fit to be in charge after a series of scandals, while dozens in his Conservative Party are in open revolt. Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, became the latest Cabinet minister to quit early on Thursday, following the resignations of the finance, health and Welsh ministers.
'Buoyant' Boris Johnson fights on as British Prime Minister, sacks minister
Michael Gove, UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, had reportedly told Johnson earlier in the day that it was time for him to quit. Johnson is believed to have called him up from Downing Street to inform him that he is fired from his ministerial post.
Brexit: Meet the five people who helped UK get out of the European Union
Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world's biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.
With a month until split, Brexit trade deal hangs in balance
The biggest hurdle appears to be fish, a small part of the economy with an outsized symbolic importance for Europe's maritime nations. EU countries want their boats to be able to keep fishing in British waters, while the U.K. insists it must control access and quotas.
UK minister: Door 'still ajar' for post-Brexit talks with European Union
Britain officially left the EU on Jan 31, but remains part of its economic structures until Dec 31. The two sides have been trying to strike a deal on trade and other relations before then, but months of talks have been stalled on the issue of fishing and rules to ensure fair competition.
Britain unveils plans to impose EU border checks in stages
The government said for the first six months of 2021 the new requirements would be introduced in stages, recognising the impact of COVID-19 as companies prepare for new customs systems with Britain's biggest trading partner.
UK's Boris Johnson warns on coronavirus: Things to get worse before they get better
PM Boris Johnson is warning Britons in a letter to 30 million households that things will get worse before they get better, as he himself self-isolates.
Theresa May cuts Christmas break short to prepare for Brexit
London, Dec 25 () British Prime Minister Theresa May has cut her Cabinet's Christmas break short to prepare for Brexit as the March 2019 deadline nears.
Michael Gove in race for UK’s next Prime Minister after Boris Johnson betrayal
In a manoeuvre that smacked of a plot line from the “House of Cards” television series, Gove torpedoed the leadership ambitions of fellow Brexiteer Boris Johnson.
No rush to leave European Union: Boris Johnson
He rejected the idea that the vote is about pulling up the drawbridge, saying, "We cannot turn our backs on Europe, we are part of Europe."
What now? Brexit win sets stage for two years of bitter talks
Securing a comprehensive free-trade deal that keeps that flow moving in both directions without tariffs will be manufacturers’ top priority.
Hours before Brexit vote, polls show it's all evenly poised now
Investors are piling money into bets on a victory for the “Remain” campaign, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, in Thursday’s plebiscite.
Britain PM David Cameron in major push to keep UK in EU, challenges Brexit ministers
Cameron challenged Eurosceptics to explain to the British public what the country's relationship would be like with Europe if the UK voted to leave.
'Brexit' camp takes lead in EU referendum opinion polls
The poll by Opinium for the 'Observer' showed that the Brexiters now stand at 43 per cent, while 40 per cent say they support the campaign to keep the UK in the 28-member economic bloc.
Leaving EU post June 23 referendum would be leap in the dark: David Cameron
Britain will hold a historic referendum on whether to stay in the European Union on June 23, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today even as he warned about it.
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