PM to table motion for early poll as he abandons ‘do or die’ pledge to leave EU by 31 October.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to table a motion in the House of Commons on Monday for a general election to be held on 12 December.
Boris Johnson has said he will give MPs more time to debate his Brexit deal, but only if they agree to a 12 December general election.
Boris Johnson victory at next election would be ‘disaster’ for Tories and Britain, says former party chair
21/06/2022
Under current PM, government is not Conservative but English Nationalist, says Chris Patten.
Boris Johnson's plan to 'squat' in Downing Street crosses the 'threshold of insanity', claims Heseltine [3 mins]
07/10/2019
Lord Heseltine has claimed that Boris Johnson has crossed 'the threshold of insanity' by vowing to 'squat' in Downing Street even if he is unseated by MPs. / According to the Sunday Times, Johnson will dare the Queen to sack him rather than resign as prime minister in an attempt to ensure Brexit happens on October 31st.
Top Tories say attempt to appease hardliners means coalition of support for his leadership bid will not survive the autumn
The passionate environmentalist served as MEP for Wight and Hampshire East between 1979 and 1984. / Boris Johnson might be one of the highest profile proponents for leaving the EU, but his father has other ideas. 78-year-old Stanley Johnson is a staunch Remainer who spent the 2016 EU referendum arguing against his famous son.
MPs must pass a no-confidence vote in the government and trigger a general election
Brexit can be delayed if UK calls new referendum or general election, EU negotiator Michel Barnier says
02/04/2019
The UK would have to hold a referendum, general election, or some kind of other “political process” if it wants to delay Brexit again, the EU’s chief negotiator has said.
Britain's moves to leave the European Union may complicate life for our exporters but will not damage New Zealand’s economy, Prof Robert Patman says.
Northern Ireland politicians are making a last-ditch attempt to break a political impasse triggered by Brexit that has stopped the formation of a functioning government in Belfast.
Today, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris announced legislation that would push back the legal deadline for Northern Ireland Assembly elections to be called to 18th January 2024, after 12 months of political deadlock over the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP).
Hope Not Hate is taking out Facebook ads and sending mail shots amid fears Robinson needs just 125k votes.
Brexit has left EU citizens ostracised and anxious – and now it’s even taken away their right to vote
24/05/2019
I never thought “voter suppression” would be a phrase that I'd ever associate with British politics. Unfortunately, the events witnessed on European Election polling day, which left registered European citizens unable to vote, leave me struggling to find the adequate words to describe how much of a mess it was.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage opens door to pact with Boris Johnson to deliver no-deal
19/06/2019
Nigel Farage has opened the door to a pact with Boris Johnson to deliver a no-deal Brexit, in a move that will alarm moderate Conservatives.
The Brexit Party has been ordered to pay just over £22,000 after losing a court battle over an unpaid advertising bill incurred during the 2019 general election campaign.
Nigel Farage says Brexit Party won't contest seats won by Tories in 2017 - but will stand in all Labour seats.
From the outside, nothing much has changed yet. From the inside, however, the UK has undergone a radical and at times ugly transformation. The June 2016 referendum has helped set off a chain of events that has impacted many aspects of life in the country.
Pro-EU parties, including the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and the Independent Group, will not form pacts or alliances at the forthcoming EU elections, hoping to use the poll as a “soft referendum” to show a surge in support for remain.
Amy Dalla Mura was found guilty of harassing Change UK leader in London, but is now standing against her in Broxtowe.
Johnson calls for election on December 12th to break Britain’s Brexit impasse.
Strict broadcasting laws place restrictions on coverage of politics during voting periods.
Brussels opposes Theresa May request for Brexit extension until 30 June but will accept long delay
20/03/2019
Extension would have to stop well before upcoming EU elections, or continue long after, document suggests.
Documents show ministers were urged to make preparations before EU parliament elections.