Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson seen as clear favourite to succeed Theresa May as UK PM

10:41 am July 23, 2019

London: Britain’s former foreign secretary Boris Johnson is seen as the clear favourite to become the new Prime Minister when the result of the Conservative Party elections to succeed Theresa May will be announced on Tuesday, according to media reports. Britain’s prime ministerial race concluded its final phase as voting closed on Monday evening for […]

UK finance minister says will quit if Johnson becomes PM

11:14 pm July 21, 2019

London: British finance minister Philip Hammond said Sunday he would make a point of resigning before Boris Johnson became prime minister, saying he could never agree to his Brexit strategy. “I’m sure I’m not going to be sacked because I’m going to resign before we get to that point,” he told BBC television, assuming that […]

UK Opposition Labour commits to anti-Brexit campaign

10:33 pm July 9, 2019

London: Britain’s Opposition Labour Party on Tuesday called on the next British Prime Minister to call another referendum before taking the UK out of the European Union (EU) as it committed to campaign for the remaining in the 28-member economic bloc in such a vote. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his party has decided to […]

New EU leaders will not change course on Brexit: Tusk

1:42 pm July 3, 2019

Brussels: Senior EU chiefs on Tuesday warned Britain the bloc’s new leadership would not change course and offer concessions on the Brexit deal struck with London. European Council President Donald Tusk said Tuesday he was “absolutely sure” the new leaders chosen after marathon summit talks would not waver. Both men running to succeed British Prime […]

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Next British PM to be announced July 23: Conservative Party

9:03 pm June 25, 2019

London: The winner of the contest to replace Theresa May as leader of Britain’s ruling Conservatives and prime minister will be announced on July 23, the ruling party said Tuesday. Former foreign minister Boris Johnson is the favourite in the race, battling Britain’s current top diplomat, Jeremy Hunt. The two candidates were chosen from a […]