Full list of UK government resignations The full list of UK government resignations over Boris Johnson's leadership. UK • 07 Jul 22
Full list of UK government resignations The full list of UK government resignations over Boris Johnson's leadership. UK • 07 Jul 22
Johnson takes 'responsibility' for by-election loss British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he takes "personal responsibility" for a crushing by-election defeat in a constituency never previously lost by his Conservative party. World • 17 Dec 21
Johnson takes 'responsibility' for by-election loss British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he takes "personal responsibility" for a crushing by-election defeat in a constituency never previously lost by his Conservative party. World • 17 Dec 21
British MPs abandon remote voting despite pandemic British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a Tory revolt over plans to end online voting for MPs during the coronavirus crisis, as the UK government came under criticism from the equality watchdog. UK • 02 Jun 20
British MPs abandon remote voting despite pandemic British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a Tory revolt over plans to end online voting for MPs during the coronavirus crisis, as the UK government came under criticism from the equality watchdog. UK • 02 Jun 20
MPs face vote on Johnson's Brexit bill this week British MPs will be asked to vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal this week as the government begins its push to take Britain out of the European Union next month. UK Election 2019 • 16 Dec 19
MPs face vote on Johnson's Brexit bill this week British MPs will be asked to vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal this week as the government begins its push to take Britain out of the European Union next month. UK Election 2019 • 16 Dec 19
Pound soars as Johnson scores landslide election win Sterling was well supported today after rising overnight to above $1.35 as investors rushed to unwind bets on a weaker pound after a resounding election victory by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party. Business • 13 Dec 19
Pound soars as Johnson scores landslide election win Sterling was well supported today after rising overnight to above $1.35 as investors rushed to unwind bets on a weaker pound after a resounding election victory by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party. Business • 13 Dec 19
Youth vote an unpredictable factor in UK election Young voters are the most europhile and left-wing in Britain, yet also the least likely to vote, representing an unknown factor in Thursday's battle for Downing Street. UK Election 2019 • 10 Dec 19
Youth vote an unpredictable factor in UK election Young voters are the most europhile and left-wing in Britain, yet also the least likely to vote, representing an unknown factor in Thursday's battle for Downing Street. UK Election 2019 • 10 Dec 19
'No question' Johnson will win majority - Farage Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has said "there is no question" over UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson winning a majority at the general election. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
'No question' Johnson will win majority - Farage Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has said "there is no question" over UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson winning a majority at the general election. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
Former chancellor Hammond quits UK parliament Former British chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he will be standing down as an MP. Business • 06 Nov 19
Former chancellor Hammond quits UK parliament Former British chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he will be standing down as an MP. Business • 06 Nov 19
Johnson's first electoral test could cut majority British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced his first test at the ballot box today in a by-election that could reduce his parliamentary majority to one. UK • 01 Aug 19
Johnson's first electoral test could cut majority British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced his first test at the ballot box today in a by-election that could reduce his parliamentary majority to one. UK • 01 Aug 19
Barnier says Corbyn's Brexit proposal is 'interesting' European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said Theresa May should endorse a permanent customs union with the EU - as proposed by the opposition Labour party - to break the impasse over their looming divorce. Brexit • 11 Feb 19
Barnier says Corbyn's Brexit proposal is 'interesting' European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said Theresa May should endorse a permanent customs union with the EU - as proposed by the opposition Labour party - to break the impasse over their looming divorce. Brexit • 11 Feb 19
Greening quits May's Cabinet following reshuffle British Prime Minister Theresa May has kept the biggest names in her Cabinet following a post reshuffle forced by the resignation of Damian Green. UK • 08 Jan 18
Greening quits May's Cabinet following reshuffle British Prime Minister Theresa May has kept the biggest names in her Cabinet following a post reshuffle forced by the resignation of Damian Green. UK • 08 Jan 18
May apologises for 'botched' election campaign British Prime Minister Theresa May has apologised to the Conservative party for her performance in the botched campaign for this year's snap election. Brexit • 04 Oct 17
May apologises for 'botched' election campaign British Prime Minister Theresa May has apologised to the Conservative party for her performance in the botched campaign for this year's snap election. Brexit • 04 Oct 17
Did Arlene Foster sell out on Brexit? No doubt, despite the deadlock on home ground, DUP Leader Arlene Foster is heartened by her success at holding the Tories' feet to the flames to secure more cash for the Six Counties. Business • 03 Jul 17
Did Arlene Foster sell out on Brexit? No doubt, despite the deadlock on home ground, DUP Leader Arlene Foster is heartened by her success at holding the Tories' feet to the flames to secure more cash for the Six Counties. Business • 03 Jul 17
May's gamble on snap election may cost her vital seats British Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble on a snap election looks set to cost her overall control of the House of Commons, according to an exit poll released this evening. News • 08 Jun 17
May's gamble on snap election may cost her vital seats British Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble on a snap election looks set to cost her overall control of the House of Commons, according to an exit poll released this evening. News • 08 Jun 17
Labour suffers losses, UKIP vote crashes at local polls Local elections have seen setbacks for Labour and a collapse in the UKIP vote, with supporters of the eurosceptic party apparently switching in droves to the Conservatives. UK Election 2017 • 05 May 17
Labour suffers losses, UKIP vote crashes at local polls Local elections have seen setbacks for Labour and a collapse in the UKIP vote, with supporters of the eurosceptic party apparently switching in droves to the Conservatives. UK Election 2017 • 05 May 17
Tories get record fine over election expenses Britain's ruling Conservatives made "numerous failures" in reporting expenses for several elections and breached campaign spending rules, an independent watchdog said this morning in an embarrassing blow for Prime Minister Theresa May. Politics • 16 Mar 17
Tories get record fine over election expenses Britain's ruling Conservatives made "numerous failures" in reporting expenses for several elections and breached campaign spending rules, an independent watchdog said this morning in an embarrassing blow for Prime Minister Theresa May. Politics • 16 Mar 17
Leadsom accused of personalising Tory contest A major row has erupted in the UK over a report that suggested Tory leadership contender Andrea Leadsom was using her status as a mother to give her an advantage over Theresa May. News • 09 Jul 16
Leadsom accused of personalising Tory contest A major row has erupted in the UK over a report that suggested Tory leadership contender Andrea Leadsom was using her status as a mother to give her an advantage over Theresa May. News • 09 Jul 16
Six of Cameron's ministers to campaign for Brexit British voters will decide whether the country's future lies in or out of the European Union on 23 June, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. News • 20 Feb 16
Six of Cameron's ministers to campaign for Brexit British voters will decide whether the country's future lies in or out of the European Union on 23 June, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. News • 20 Feb 16
UK confirms EU referendum will be held in 2017 The British government has confirmed that it will pass an early law to hold an in/out referendum on European Union membership by the end of 2017. News • 27 May 15
UK confirms EU referendum will be held in 2017 The British government has confirmed that it will pass an early law to hold an in/out referendum on European Union membership by the end of 2017. News • 27 May 15
UK unemployment figures at 2008 low British unemployment has struck a seven-year low point, official data showed today, further boosting the new UK government. Business • 13 May 15
UK unemployment figures at 2008 low British unemployment has struck a seven-year low point, official data showed today, further boosting the new UK government. Business • 13 May 15
Over 100 UK business bosses back Cameron Over 100 British company bosses publicly backed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative-led government today. Business • 01 Apr 15
Over 100 UK business bosses back Cameron Over 100 British company bosses publicly backed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative-led government today. Business • 01 Apr 15
Breakthrough in German coalition talks German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats made a breakthrough early this morning in talks about forming a "grand coalition" government. News • 27 Nov 13
Breakthrough in German coalition talks German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats made a breakthrough early this morning in talks about forming a "grand coalition" government. News • 27 Nov 13
UK politicians back gay marriage in initial vote British politicians have backed legalising gay marriage in the first of several votes on the issue. News • 05 Feb 13
UK politicians back gay marriage in initial vote British politicians have backed legalising gay marriage in the first of several votes on the issue. News • 05 Feb 13
Labour enjoys gains in local elections in Britain Labour has made big electoral gains in England and Wales at the expense of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. News • 04 May 12
Labour enjoys gains in local elections in Britain Labour has made big electoral gains in England and Wales at the expense of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. News • 04 May 12
