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How masks became a fault line in Britain’s culture war
LONDON — These days Britain never misses an opportunity for a new culture war. The announcement Tuesday that masks will be compulsory in shops in England from later this month to help stem the spread...
View ArticleBoris Johnson’s new lockdown sails through as rebel MPs retreat
Boris Johnson’s latest coronavirus lockdown sailed through the House of Commons Wednesday — as rebels in his own party retreated. MPs comfortably voted for the third nationwide tightening of...
View ArticleTory MPs condemn UK plan to use navy to deter Channel migrants
LONDON — Conservative MPs lined up to criticize a government plan to get the Royal Navy to halt undocumented migrants using small boats to cross the English Channel. Defense Minister James Heappey was...
View ArticleQueen Elizabeth is hooked on political gossip
LONDON — Britain’s ultimate Westminster insider is actually its queen. As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II must rise above the political fray, playing a largely ceremonial role by formally appointing...
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Tory Brexiteers split as UK cancels its EU law bonfire night
LONDON — There’s a new Brexit split in the U.K.’s Conservative Party. For years the governing Tories were bitterly divided between Brexiteers and Remainers. But a fresh row over a plan to repeal EU...
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A Labour win would bring assisted dying one step closer in the UK
LONDON — Keir Starmer’s in-tray already looks daunting if he becomes U.K. prime minister July 5. And that’s before he has death to deal with. The U.K. Labour leader — odds-on to enter Downing Street...
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Tory leader race: The 6 hopefuls trying to save their party from the abyss
LONDON — It’s a poisoned chalice, but someone has to grasp it. Rishi Sunak’s decision to step down following this month’s crushing general election defeat for the U.K. Conservative Party means...
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