Saturday 1 February 2020

NYT Headlines (3): ‘Brexit’: Britain’s Decision to Leave the E.U.

NYT News and opinion about Britain’s exit from the European Union.

  1. Anti-Brexit Lawmakers Try Cooperating, for a Change

    Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, agreed to shelve his plan to topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week in favor of a legislative challenge to a no-deal Brexit.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  2. Johnson Walks Tightrope at G7, as Trump Pledges ‘Very Big Trade Deal’ for U.K.

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded cautiously, saying that reaching a trade agreement “may take some time” and would require compromises from Washington.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  3. Never Mind Brexit. Peppa Pig and British Pubs Are Attracting Buyers.

    As the British economy contracts, overseas businesses and investors are still looking to make deals.
    By AMIE TSANG and MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED

  4. Boris Johnson, Facebook, U.S. Border: Your Thursday Briefing

    Here’s what you need to know.
    By MELINA DELKIC

  5. Boris Johnson Needs Help From Trump, but Not Too Much

    As he undertakes his first foreign trip, Mr. Johnson needs American support for Brexit. But he also needs help from Berlin and Paris, where the president is regarded with suspicion.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and STEVEN ERLANGER

  6. Jeremy Corbyn Calls Boris Johnson ‘Britain’s Trump’ as Campaign Begins

    No date has been set for a general election as yet, but analysts expect one soon. The question is, will it be before or after Brexit?
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  7. How World Leaders Ruined the Global Economy

    They took the best growth picture in a decade and put us in danger of recession.
    By STEVEN RATTNER

  8. U.K. Lawmaker Rejects Jeremy Corbyn’s Call to Lead Caretaker Government

    Mr. Corbyn made the proposal with the aim of stopping a no-deal Brexit, but the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party said he could not be Britain’s leader because he would not command a majority in the House of Commons.
    By CEYLAN YEGINSU

  9. What if Parliament Voted Out Boris Johnson, but He Refused to Go?

    Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  10. British Economy Shrinks, a Sign of Economic Uncertainty

    The government reported a 0.2 percent contraction, a signal that Brexit and a global economic slowdown are taking a toll.
    By KEVIN GRANVILLE

  11. Boris Johnson’s Majority Falls to One Seat, Heightening Chances of an Election

    A loss in Wales has cut the prime minister’s working majority in Parliament to one seat. A general election is looming. The question is when.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  12. Boris Johnson Loses First Election Test Against an Anti-Brexit Alliance

    In the race for a seat in Wales, parties opposed to leaving the European Union joined forces and won. The loss for the British leader will cut his parliamentary majority to one.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  13. Chance of No-Deal Brexit Hampers Bank of England’s Powers of Prediction

    Britain’s central bank said economic growth had probably flattened, weighed down by global concerns and uncertainty over the coming departure from the European Union.
    By STANLEY REED

  14. Jeffrey Epstein, Brexit, Democratic Debates: Your Thursday Briefing

    Here’s what you need to know.
    By MELINA DELKIC

  15. Boris Johnson’s ‘Awesome Foursome’ U.K. Tour Highlights Brexit Rancor

    After visiting Scotland and Wales, Mr. Johnson ended a three-day tour of the U.K. in Northern Ireland, amid more warnings of what Brexit could bring.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and STEVEN ERLANGER
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  1. Boris Johnson, Democratic Party, North Korea: Your Wednesday Briefing

    Here’s what you need to know.
    By MELINA DELKIC

  2. Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

    As investors take stock of the new prime minister and gauge whether Britain will crash out of the European Union, they are selling the currency.
    By PETER S. GOODMAN

  3. Aleksei Navalny, Boris Johnson, Algeria: Your Tuesday Briefing

    Here’s what you need to know.
    By MELINA DELKIC

  4. In Push to Leave One Union, U.K.’s Boris Johnson Risks Another

    Amid rising tension over the risk of a “no deal” Brexit, Mr. Johnson made his first official visit as prime minister to Scotland. He was met in Edinburgh with jeers and boos.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  1. Winston Churchill Would Despise Boris Johnson

    Britain’s new leader has a sadly exaggerated sense of the importance his country will have after Brexit.
    By IAN BURUMA

  2. Jacob Rees-Mogg, New U.K. Minister, Greets Staff With an Imperial Edict

    The leader of Britain’s House of Commons issued a style guide true to his antediluvian manners.
    By PALKO KARASZ

  3. EUROPA

    Con acuerdo o sin acuerdo, Boris Johnson tiene al brexit en el horizonte

    El nuevo primer ministro señaló que su prioridad es lograr que el Reino Unido salga de la Unión Europea el 31 de octubre, incluso sin un acuerdo de por medio; aunque se comprometió a trabajar arduamente para evitar lo que se conoce como un brexit duro.
    RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
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  4. Brexit Clashes Begin as U.K.’s Boris Johnson Pushes a Hard Line

    The new prime minister fueled speculation that he was ready to go to a general election if he was blocked by lawmakers from leaving the European Union without a deal.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  5. Why I’m Rooting for Boris Johnson

    Britain’s new prime minister has proved he can win people over. He’ll need to now.
    By BRET STEPHENS

  6. Boris Johnson Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Replacing Theresa May

    The former foreign secretary and London mayor, a polarizing advocate for Brexit, said, “It is time to change the record.”
    By SARAH LYALL and STEPHEN CASTLE

  7. NEWS ANALYSIS

    Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption

    President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained.
    By EDWARD WONG and DAVID E. SANGER

  8. Boris Johnson to Take Leadership of a Britain in Deep Crisis

    Promising Brexit, the new Conservative Party leader will take over with less political clout than just about any prime minister since World War II.
    By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK, STEPHEN CASTLE and BENJAMIN MUELLER

  9. For Boris Johnson, the Tumult Begins Inside Downing Street

    As the country’s first single leader in more than 40 years, he brings an unsettled domestic situation unique in the annals of modern-day prime ministerial politics.
    By SARAH LYALL

  10. Boris Johnson Faces a Swift and Bloody Nemesis

    Or he could, like his hero Churchill, be remembered for a single act of bravery.
    By ROGER COHEN

  11. Boris Johnson Is About to Collide With Reality

    He has thrived on theatrics. As prime minister, he faces Brexit’s final act.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

  12. Brexit Under Boris Johnson: Deal or No Deal?

    Theresa May’s designated successor as prime minister says he is willing to leave the European Union without an agreement, despite dire predictions and opposition in Parliament.
    By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
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  13. As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Faces the Brexit He Championed

    Having won the backing of his Conservative Party, Mr. Johnson will immediately face the daunting task of managing Britain’s exit from the European Union by Oct. 31.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  14. NEWS ANALYSIS

    Britain’s New Liberal Democrats Leader, Jo Swinson, Could Be a Kingmaker

    The 39-year-old Scottish lawmaker took over leadership of the adamantly anti-Brexit party that could play an influential role if an early election is held.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  15. The Making of Boris Johnson

    Campaigning for Brexit helped put Boris Johnson in position to become the British prime minister. Soon, he may have to figure out how to deliver it.

  1. Boris Johnson Is How Britain Ends

    Not with a bang, but with a burst of blond ambition.
    By JAMES BUTLER

  2. Boris Johnson Does Things With Flair, but Does He Do Them Well?

    The man expected to become Britain’s next prime minister, and to steer the country through Brexit, has a spotty record in previous roles as London mayor and foreign secretary.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER and STEPHEN CASTLE

  3. The Pound Is a Brexit Barometer. It’s Not Looking Great Right Now.

    Britain’s currency has slumped as uncertainty grows over how and when the U.K. will leave the European Union.
    By AMIE TSANG

  4. Philip Hammond, U.K. Finance Chief, Says He’ll Quit Rather Than Serve Boris Johnson

    Mr. Hammond, the chancellor of the Exchequer in Theresa May’s cabinet, has been a prominent opponent of leaving the European Union without an agreement.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  5. For Boris Johnson’s Clan, Blood Is Thicker Than Political Conviction

    Cast as something between the Kennedys and the Kardashians, the relatives of the pro-Brexit juggernaut likely to become the next U.K. prime minister don’t always share his views.
    By SARAH LYALL

  1. WITH INTEREST

    The Week in Business: A Suddenly Vulnerable Netflix

    Plus, the fight for a $15 minimum wage and a Russian viral app that may be dangerous. (It’s not. It just makes you look older.)
    By GRAHAM STARR

  2. U.K. Voters’ Frustration High as 99% Are Sidelined in Prime Minister Election

    With less than 1 percent of registered voters making a consequential decision at a critical time, many are questioning the foundations of their democracy.
    By CEYLAN YEGINSU

  3. New Members Flood U.K.’s Conservatives, Yanking the Party Right

    A party of 160,000 paying members has had roughly 40,000 joiners in the past year. That has raised questions about whether this new wave helped radicalize the party.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  4. U.K. Lawmakers Create Hurdle to No-Deal Brexit, in Blow to Boris Johnson

    They approved a plan to stop the next prime minister from suspending Parliament as a means of forcing through Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  5. On Eve of Her Exit, May Denounces Political Rancor. Some Blame Her for It.

    In her valedictory speech Mrs. May attacked the “politics of winners and losers, of absolutes and of perpetual strife.” But critics says her leadership has stoked a growing Brexit crisis.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

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    The Week in Business: Amazon Won’t Let the Robots Take Over

    Plus, the Trump administration has a big job opening, and there’s a new technology tax.
    By CHARLOTTE COWLES

  7. Nothing ‘Magic’ About the Flawed Contest to Become U.K. Prime Minister

    In 1963, a cabal of Conservative insiders called the “magic circle” chose the party’s — and therefore the country’s — leader. Is the current system any better?
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  8. U.S.-British Relationship Sounding More Testy Than ‘Special’

    President Trump’s harsh words for a British ambassador and for the prime minister have some wondering what a post-Brexit Britain can really count on from its longtime ally.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER and STEPHEN CASTLE

  9. British Pound Falls to Two-Year Low Amid U.K. Economic Worries

    The currency fell against the dollar to its lowest level in two years, as investors grew worried about the country’s prospects and the specter of a no-deal Brexit.
    By KEVIN GRANVILLE and AMIE TSANG

  10. Leaked British Cables Critical of Trump Lead to Diplomatic Uproar

    President Trump’s statement came close to declaring Kim Darroch, the ambassador, persona non grata — an extraordinary breach between the United States and one of its closest allies.
    By MARK LANDLER

  1. After Hunt and Johnson Debate, ‘The Gloves Are Off’ in U.K. Race

    Britain’s foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says he has “been waiting for this moment for 30 years of my life.” But the moment comes at a tricky time, with Brexit on the horizon.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  2. The 0.3% of U.K. Voters Who Will Pick the Next Prime Minister

    Older, whiter and more right-wing than average, Conservatives who will choose their party’s next leader are adamant about one thing: Brexit at any cost.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  3. Trump, Johnson and the Hole in the Doughnut

    Will two charlatans and narcissists with hollow centers lead the free world?
    By ROGER COHEN

  4. EUROPA

    El nuevo liderazgo de la Unión Europea en tiempos de crisis

    Una dirigente alemana partidaria de una mayor integración continental, una dura negociadora francesa, un hábil político belga especializado en coaliciones y un veterano socialista español intentarán liderar la Unión Europea en medio del auge de los nacionalismos.
    MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF and MILAN SCHREUER
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  5. E.U. Nominates Two Women for Top Jobs as Bloc’s Unity Is Tested

    The European Union made history, putting forward Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president and Christine Lagarde to lead the European Central Bank.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER and MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF

  6. EUROPA

    Boris Johnson, el escapista de la política británica

    El exalcalde de Londres se ha librado de pifias, engaños y errores que pudieron haber terminado con la carrera de cualquier político normal; ahora superó un obstáculo más para convertirse en primer ministro: una elección de alrededor de 160.000 miembros del Partido Conservador.
    ELLEN BARRY
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  1. Donald Trump Too Tame for You? Meet Britain’s Boris Johnson

    The bombastic and narcissistic former mayor of London and foreign secretary is the favorite to become the next prime minister. Brexit, here we come.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
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  2. Ford to Cut 12,000 Jobs in Europe

    The automaker said it would close plants across the region, leading to job losses for more than 18 percent of its work force.
    By AMIE TSANG

  3. Boris Johnson, Political Escape Artist, Lands in Hot Water. Again.

    The front-runner to become the British prime minister is frequently caught in gaffes, oversights and outright lies. And that’s what his fans like about him.
    By ELLEN BARRY
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  4. A Fanatical Sect Has Hijacked British Politics

    Boris Johnson is poised to become prime minister thanks to a small, unrepresentative population of Brexiteer voters bent on destruction.
    By WILLIAM DAVIES

  1. BRITAIN’S BIG SQUEEZE

    Austerity Has Ravaged U.K. Communities. It Has Also Spurred Reinvention.

    As local governments across Britain grapple with shrunken budgets, many are going into business, funding cooperatives and speculating in real estate.
    By PETER S. GOODMAN

  2. Fight to Lead U.K. Narrows to 2: Boris Johnson vs. Jeremy Hunt

    Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt finished second in a vote among Tory lawmakers, keeping him in the race. But critics call him “Theresa May in trousers.”
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  3. U.K. Maverick Rory Stewart Knocked Out of Race for Party Leader

    Rory Stewart’s insurgent campaign had been a growing threat to the favorite, Boris Johnson, by shaking up the contest until lawmakers eliminated him.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  4. In U.K. Prime Minister Race, Boris Johnson Has Surprising Company

    He leads the contest for leadership of the Conservatives, but the maverick Rory Stewart, who rejects a no-deal Brexit, is building momentum.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  5. TIMESVIDEO

    How Boris Johnson Became Prime Minister of Britain

    Boris Johnson is now Britain’s prime minister and the new leader of the Conservative Party. The former foreign secretary is a hard-line supporter of Brexit.
    By WHITNEY HURST, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER, ROBIN LINDSAY and NILO TABRIZY

  6. Boris Johnson Shows Strength in Conservative Leadership Contest

    Mr. Johnson received 114 of the 313 votes in the first round of balloting to find a successor to Theresa May. His nearest challenger, Jeremy Hunt, had 43.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  7. Boris Johnson Emerges to Face Reporters’ Questions. Six of Them.

    Criticized as hiding from scrutiny, the front-runner to be Conservative Party leader spoke at a campaign event, vaguely, about his Brexit plans and college cocaine use.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  8. The Race for U.K. Prime Minister: How It’s Likely to Play Out

    Can anyone beat Boris Johnson? Is the campaign making a no-deal Brexit inevitable? Find the answers to these questions and more.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  9. Part 1: The Battle for Europe

    Nationalist movements are taking root across the Continent. In a five-part series, we ask: Can the European Union survive?

Case Against Boris Johnson Over Brexit Claims Dismissed in U.K. Court

Britain’s High Court did not give a reason for scrapping the case against the front-runner to replace Theresa May as prime minister.
By PALKO KARASZ

  1. Labour Ekes Out a Win Over Brexit Party in a Local U.K. Vote 

    The real losers were the Tories, who finished a humiliating third in the latest in a series of electoral disasters for the ruling party.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  2. On Trump’s Ireland Visit, Talk of Brexit and Border Walls

    President Trump predicted that Brexit would be good for Ireland “with your wall, your border.” Ireland’s prime minister replied that the country wanted to avoid “a wall or border” with Britain.
    By MARK LANDLER

  3. For France, a D-Day Ceremony Laced With Paradox

    Past anniversaries evoked deep feelings about liberation, sacrifice and unity among allies. Those were before Trump.
    By SYLVIE KAUFFMANN

  4. President Trump, Unloved in Britain, Still Tries to Play Kingmaker

    As if in an episode of “The Apprentice,” Mr. Trump evaluated the candidates vying to replace Theresa May as prime minister, as the candidates themselves competed for his favor.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  5. Day 3 of Trump’s U.K. Visit: A D-Day Ceremony With World Leaders

    President Trump joined other world leaders at an event on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the wartime operation on the final leg of his three-day state visit to Britain.

  6. Fact-Checking Trump’s London Visit: Trade, Protests, Brexit

    President Trump, at two events on Tuesday in London, made inaccurate claims about trade, protests against him, Brexit and his approval rating.
    By LINDA QIU

  1. As Trump Dangles Post-Brexit Trade Deal, Some Britons See Opportunism

    The prospect of a Britain overly dependent on the United States divided politicians and added to the grievances of anti-Trump protesters in London.
    By MARK LANDLER and MAGGIE HABERMAN

  2. TIMESVIDEO

    Trump Weighs In on Brexit, Trade and Tariffs Alongside May

    During a news conference, President Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain discussed security, trade and Brexit, which Mr. Trump predicted “will happen.”
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES

  3. Trump’s Love Affair With the Royal Family Dates Back to His Mother

    As a 6-year-old, Trump sat beside his mother as she watched Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, enthralled at the gilded splendor. His father scoffed at the ceremony.
    By ELLEN BARRY
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  4. Royal Family Hosts Trump in U.K. State Visit

    President Trump began his long-delayed state visit to Britain replete with full honors, including ceremonies, government meetings and a Buckingham Palace banquet.
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES

  1. Trump State Visit to U.K. Faces Turbulence Amid Brexit Chaos

    When the American president arrives in London on Monday, it’s not clear how much more he can shake up a country that is already roiled by the Brexit debacle.
    By MARK LANDLER and MAGGIE HABERMAN

  2. Trump Calls on Britain to ‘Walk Away’ if E.U. Does Not Concede to Its Demands

    President Trump subverted diplomatic norms in a newspaper interview, also suggesting that the far-right populist Nigel Farage be sent in to negotiate.
    By KATIE ROGERS

  3. A Latter-Day Lawrence of Arabia Shakes Up Britain’s Tories

    Rory Stewart, a dark-horse candidate for prime minister, has hijacked the contest with a goofy internet campaign — and an eloquent plea for compromise.
    By ELLEN BARRY

  4. John Cleese Suggests London Isn’t ‘Really an English City’

    Those who found a post from the comedian disturbing included Mayor Sadiq Khan of London. “Londoners know that our diversity is our greatest strength,” he said.
    By PALKO KARASZ

  5. Boris Johnson Is Summoned to Court Over Brexit Claims

    The former foreign secretary is accused of lying during the Brexit campaign by inferring that Britain paid 350 million pounds every week to the European Union.
    By CEYLAN YEGINSU

  1. John Bercow Vows to Stay as Speaker, Asserting Parliament’s Brexit Role

    The possibility that Britain’s next prime minister might lead the country out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal sets up a constitutional confrontation.
    By ELLEN BARRY

  2. Reasons for Hope and Concern in Europe’s Elections

    The far-right populists did somewhat worse than expected, but mainstream political parties took a beating.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

  3. Nigel Farage Is the Most Dangerous Man in Britain

    He’s the most effective demagogue in a generation. Now he sets the agenda.
    By RICHARD SEYMOUR

  4. The Center Collapses

    Europe’s lessons for American politics.
    By DAVID LEONHARDT

  5. Exit Theresa May

    With another rejection of her Brexit deal likely, the British prime minister said she would step down.
    By PATRICK CHAPPATTE

  1. European Parliament Elections: 5 Biggest Takeaways

    Fragmentation and polarization defined the European Parliament elections.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER and MEGAN SPECIA

  2. Brexit Is Sending Students Packing, Straining Private Schools on Both Ends

    While campuses in Britain look toward Asia in their struggle to refill seats, those on the Continent are scrambling to prepare for a crush of new pupils.
    By AMIE TSANG

  3. Nigel Farage’s Populist Brexit Party Wins Big in European Parliament Elections

    The party’s strong performance humiliated Britain’s governing Conservatives, whose leader, Prime Minister Theresa May, on Friday announced her resignation.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

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    The Week in Business: Farmers Get a Bailout, and Trump Heads to Japan

    Plus, a very expensive lunch with Warren Buffett, and Baltimore’s hacker problem.
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  5. In Contest to Succeed Theresa May, Stars Are Aligning for Boris Johnson

    The divisive, charismatic Mr. Johnson, the ex-foreign secretary, is the leading candidate to succeed Mrs. May as Britain’s prime minister. The only person who can stop him may be Mr. Johnson himself.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

Britain on the Brink of Boris Johnson and Chaos

Theresa May exits but the Brexit impasse will endure for the simple reason it makes no sense.
By ROGER COHEN

  1. Theresa May Had One Job — Brexit. She Failed.

    In her defense, she had plenty of help.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

  2. Theresa May’s Resignation Throws a Fractured Britain Into Further Turmoil

    The prime minister’s departure throws Britain into an unpredictable quandary after three years of trying and failing to pull the country out of the European Union.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER and STEPHEN CASTLE

  3. TIMESVIDEO

    ‘The Honor of My Life’: Theresa May Announces Her Resignation

    British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London on Friday. Mrs. May plans to step down as the leader of the Conservative Party on June 7.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  4. Who Might Replace Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister? The Field Grows

    Conservative lawmakers have been positioning themselves for a leadership contest for months. Here are some contenders.
    By MEGAN SPECIA and ILIANA MAGRA

  1. Full Text of Theresa May’s Resignation Speech

    In announcing her departure, Mrs. May lamented the fact that she had tried and failed to persuade lawmakers to back her Brexit deal.

  2. Theresa May Meets Her Lonely End

    It would be understandable to feel sympathy for anyone so isolated and vilified. I don’t.
    By JENNI RUSSELL

  3. Theresa May to Resign as U.K. Prime Minister

    Mrs. May said she would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and then as prime minister, after repeatedly failing to get her Brexit plan through Parliament.

  4. Brexit ‘Red Lines’ Became a Trap for Theresa May

    Initially seen as a “safe pair of hands” to deliver Brexit, she ultimately failed to convey any convincing vision of a future for Britain outside the European Union.
    By ELLEN BARRY
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  5. EUROPA

    Theresa May renuncia: ‘Hice todo lo que pude’

    En medio de una derrota total por su lenta adaptación a las realidades políticas del brexit, May abandonará el 7 de junio el liderazgo del Partido Conservador y se mantendrá como primera ministra hasta que se decida quién la suceda.
    ELLEN BARRY
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  1. A Guide to Our Coverage of the European Parliament Elections

    Citizens of the European Union’s 28 member nations go to the polls this week to elect their next transnational Parliament. Here’s a guide to our coverage.
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES

  2. Britons Pause to Vote in an Election Many Did Not Want

    But voting for the European Parliament was an ideal way to cast protest ballots against the Tories and Labour, they said. Both parties seemed headed to humiliating defeat.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  3. May Faces Calls to Resign Amid a Fresh Brexit Revolt

    Britain’s prime minister is confronting a ferocious backlash over her latest proposals for leaving the European Union, including the resignation of a key cabinet member.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  4. How Farage’s Brexit Party Is Crushing Its Opponents

    Its candidates’ politics have little in common beyond gunning for a quick, hard Brexit, but that hardly matters. For now, anyway.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  5. TIMESVIDEO

    May Outlines Plan For a Possible Second Referendum On Brexit

    Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain offered lawmakers the chance to vote on a second referendum on Brexit. Mrs. May plans to hold a vote next month.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  1. Theresa May’s New Brexit Bid: A Second Referendum

    The move is part of a last-ditch effort to pass a Brexit bill that would include a vote on a customs union — but only after passing the legislation.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  2. Why Are Milkshakes Being Thrown at Right-Wing Politicians Like Nigel Farage?

    The divisive leader of the Brexit Party became the latest nationalist figure in Britain to be drenched while campaigning for European elections.
    By ILIANA MAGRA

  3. TIMESVIDEO

    Protester Throws a Milkshake at Nigel Farage

    Paul Crowther, a protester, threw a milkshake at Nigel Farage, one of Brexit’s biggest supporters, on Monday. Mr. Crowther has been charged with assault and criminal damages.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  4. E.U. Elections 2019: A Guide to the Parliament Vote

    With Brexit looming and nationalism on the rise, Europe goes to the polls this week to elect the European Parliament.
    By MEGAN SPECIA

  5. Jacinda Ardern Won’t Save You

    And neither will Justin Trudeau.
    By STEPHEN BURANYI

  6. David Cameron’s Book Isn’t Out Yet. The Scathing Commentary Is.

    News of an autobiography from the former prime minister who left Britain the Brexit mess attracted a digital stream of creative mockery and vulgarity.
    By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA

  1. David Cameron’s Book Isn’t Out Yet. The Scathing Commentary Is.

    News of an autobiography from the former prime minister who left Britain the Brexit mess attracted a digital stream of creative mockery and vulgarity.
    By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA

  2. Jeremy Corbyn Halts Brexit Talks With Theresa May

    Negotiations had “gone as far as they can,” the opposition leader said, suggesting the prime minister was too weak to guarantee any deal.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  3. Theresa May, Iran, I.M. Pei: Your Friday Briefing

    Let us help you start your day.
    By MELINA DELKIC

  4. Theresa May Vows to Set a Date for Stepping Down as U.K. Prime Minister

    After months of calls for her resignation, Mrs. May agreed to decide on a timetable for the election of a new party leader, who will almost certainly become prime minister.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  5. Theresa May’s Last Gasp: A 4th Vote on Her Brexit Deal

    Mrs. May has promised to step down if British lawmakers approve her proposal. Whatever the outcome of the June vote, her tenure as prime minister seems close to its end.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  6. Nigel Farage, Brexit’s Loudest Voice, Seizes Comeback Chance

    The polarizing but effective populist shifted his focus to media work after the 2016 referendum. Now he’s back with a new party and an accusation of betrayal.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  7. WITH INTEREST

    The Week in Business: The Truth About Drug Costs, and Uber’s Disappointing I.P.O.

    Plus, the continuing trade drama with China, and a pledge to end extremist content online.
    By CHARLOTTE COWLES

  8. Brexit? Danes Have Seen This Show, and It Doesn’t End Well

    Britain’s faltering efforts to leave the European Union are being compared to a crushing Danish military defeat in which the country found that it was less powerful and had fewer allies than it thought.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  9. A Brexit Backlash in Local Elections: Main Parties Lose Seats

    The governing Conservatives lost more than 1,300 seats and the opposition Labour Party around 80 as smaller parties and independents made gains.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  10. In London, Communal Garden Is Just for You (and a Few Neighbors)

    Green spaces limited to the surrounding residents provide some peace, and a boost in property value, in the busy city.
    By SUSANNE FOWLER

  11. Bank of England Foresees Faster Economic Growth

    Britain’s central bank said it might need to raise its benchmark interest rate more than once over next three years.
    By AMIE TSANG

  12. Punched, Throttled and Driven Off the Road: Anger Rises in U.K. Vote

    Brexit has poisoned politics in Britain all the way down to the local level, where candidates in this week’s council elections have been physically attacked.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE

  13. Rapper Wins Fans With a Snarling Critique of Brexit Britain

    Through his subversive lyrics and the punk ethos of his performances, Slowthai has tapped political disaffection among the young to grow a cult following.
    By ANNA CODREA-RADO

  14. Has Our Luck Run Out?

    Most crucial problems today are global in nature and can be dealt with only by a global coalition.
    By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

  15. Things ‘Stopped Changing’: Why Conflict Still Flares in Northern Ireland

    The killing of a young journalist has brought renewed focus on the region’s paramilitary groups. But economic stagnation is as much a driver of violence as politics.
    By PATRICK KINGSLEY

  16. Journalist’s Death Jolts Northern Ireland Politicians Back to Negotiating Table

    The main political parties in Northern Ireland have agreed to restart negotiations to revive the province’s dormant regional parliament.
    By PATRICK KINGSLEY

  17. Half of England Is Owned by Less Than 1% of Its Population, Researcher Says

    A new book identifies aristocrats, investors and companies that own vast portions of the country, amid growing complaints about land scarcity and economic inequality.
    By PALKO KARASZ

  18. The Human Wedge in a Fracturing U.K. Conservative Party

    While others dive for cover, Mark Francois is loudly campaigning for a no-deal Brexit that few still defend — and helping splinter the Tories.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER

  19. LENS

    Will Martin Parr’s Photos Change the World? He Doesn’t Think So

    In documenting his homeland, the British photographer captures its contradictions and ambiguities with a sense of humor.
    By MARTIN PARR and JONATHAN BLAUSTEIN

  20. FEATURE

    What I Learned on My Vacation to Westeros

    As a “Game of Thrones” tourist in Northern Ireland, you can see how the magic of a fantasy realm has eclipsed the history of the actual place.
    By MARK O’CONNELL

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