U.K. Politics - Page 9

Celebrity News May 16, 2022

JK Rowling blasts masked trans activists for attacking feminist protester

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling praised a feminist activist who was attacked by a group of trans activists at he Emmeline Pankhurst statue in Manchester, U.K.

United Kingdom April 14, 2022

UK announces deal to send illegal migrants to Rwanda, says it is made possible by Brexit

The British government on Thursday announced that it will send migrants who illegally enter through its borders to Rwanda -- in a bid to stop illegal immigration that immediately saw pushback from left-wing politicians and activist groups.

Boris Johnson April 12, 2022

Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties, UK government says

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said Tuesday he and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak will be fined for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices. 

United Kingdom March 29, 2022

'Partygate' coronavirus scandal: 20 people fined as Johnson denies wrongdoing

British police have issued 20 fines over parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the "partygate" scandal continues to unfold.

United Kingdom March 15, 2022

UK hits Russia, Belarus with more than 300 sanctions over Ukraine invasion

The U.K. government on Tuesday announced more than 300 more sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine -- bringing the number of sanctions on individuals and other entities to more than 1,000.

U.K. Politics February 24, 2022

UK's Boris Johnson announces Russia sanctions to ‘squeeze’ Moscow out of global economy

Boris Johnson announced the U.K.’s response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

United Kingdom February 4, 2022

UK's Boris Johnson loses 4 senior aides amid Partygate scandal

Four of Boris Johnson’s most senior staff quit on Thursday, triggering new turmoil for the embattled British prime minister.

U.K. Politics January 31, 2022

Boris Johnson under fire: Report slams ‘serious failure’ of UK government lockdown parties

Social gatherings held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff while Britain was in lockdown represent a “serious failure” to observe the standards expected of government, an investigation found Monday.

U.K. Politics January 22, 2022

Boris Johnson faces crucial week in battle to remain UK prime minister amid 'Partygate' scandal

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fighting for his political life over revelations about his role in parties during strict lockdown, faces one of the most crucial weeks of his time in office -- and one that will likely decide whether he remains in 10 Downing Street, or is forced to step down.

TERROR January 18, 2022

Texas synagogue hostage taker Malik Faisal Akram's past raises questions about how he was allowed into US

Reports about the radical and criminal history of the British citizen who was shot dead in the Texas synagogue siege after taking Jewish worshippers hostage are raising questions on both sides of the Atlantic about how he got past both countries' intelligence services and gained entry into the United States.

Boris Johnson January 12, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologizes as pressure mounts for him to resign over ‘Partygate’

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized to the House of Commons on Wednesday as revelations about his attendance at a Downing Street party in May 2020, when many of Britain's strict lockdown rules were in place, are leading to mounting pressure for him to resign amid a wave of public anger.