U.K. Lawmakers Approve Stormont Brake in Northern Ireland Brexit Deal

An important element of the agreement known as the Windsor Framework, a Brexit provision negotiated with the European Union, was roundly endorsed in the British Parliament.

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The New York Times 3:19 pm on March 22, 2023
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Boris Johnson Faces Inquiry Over Whether He Lied to U.K. Parliament

Boris Johnson told a powerful committee that his statements over parties at his office were “made in good faith.” His political future may be at stake.

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The New York Times 5:31 pm on March 12, 2023
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Spiraling Spat With Star Sports Host Puts BBC’s Reputation on the Line

The British public broadcaster’s suspension of one of its highest-profile anchors has become a sprawling conflict that poses risks to its reputation for neutrality and independence.

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The New York Times 5:38 pm on March 10, 2023
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Interpreting the Week’s Most Important Stories

The larger themes behind the protests in Israel, the U.K.’s tough new immigration plan and a fight over U.S. labor unions.

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The New York Times 1:52 pm on March 7, 2023
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Ex-Minister Matt Hancock’s Leaked Texts Lift the Veil on U.K. Covid Policy

A trove of more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages exchanged between Matt Hancock, then the British health secretary, and other government figures revealed the scramble to coordinate the virus response.

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The New York Times 11:29 pm on March 1, 2023
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Unionists in Northern Ireland Face Dilemma Over New Trade Deal

The Democratic Unionist Party has no legal power to hold up the agreement, which would simplify post-Brexit trade rules. But a rejection could sabotage efforts to restart Northern Ireland’s government.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on February 28, 2023
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Sunak Hopes to Move Past Brexit, at Long Last, With E.U. Deal

In addition to removing an obstacle to London-Brussels relations, the Northern Ireland trade deal could remove Brexit from the center of British politics after seven divisive years.

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The New York Times 11:08 pm on February 27, 2023
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To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal

A dispute left over from the Britain-European Union split has chilled relations, paralyzed Northern Ireland’s government, risked a trade war and even caused friction between London and Washington.

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The New York Times 6:12 pm on February 26, 2023
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Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details.

The New York Times 4:51 am on February 18, 2023
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Rishi Sunak Pursues Deal on Northern Ireland

Amid political change in Scotland, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak went to Belfast to work on a trade agreement with the European Union.

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The New York Times 8:17 pm on February 16, 2023
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If Scotland’s Admired Leader Could Not Deliver Independence, Can Anyone?

The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.

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The New York Times 8:36 pm on February 7, 2023
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As Sunak Tries to Move Ahead, He’s Haunted by Prime Ministers Past

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain made moves to recharge his government, but he is being harried by Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, who are not fading away.

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The New York Times 8:09 pm on January 31, 2023
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Brexit Turns 3. Why Is No One Wearing a Party Hat?

The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors.

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The New York Times 6:00 am on January 30, 2023
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Britain’s Rishi Sunak Is Off to a Bad Start

The early signs for Rishi Sunak are not good.

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The New York Times 10:37 pm on January 20, 2023
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Rishi Sunak Is Fined for Not Wearing a Seatbelt

The police in Lancashire, in northwest England, levied the fine after the British prime minister posted a video on Instagram that showed him riding in a car, unbuckled.

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The New York Times 9:09 pm on January 16, 2023
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U.K. Government Blocks Scottish Law Making Gender Change Easier

For the first time, the government in London is blocking legislation approved by the Scottish Parliament, saying the measure on gender identity would undermine U.K.-wide equality law.

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The New York Times 2:54 pm on January 15, 2023
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Biden’s Goals on Northern Ireland Present Difficult Timetable for Sunak

The American president wants Britain’s squabble with Europe over Northern Ireland trade issues settled before the 25th anniversary of the peace accord that ended sectarian violence in the North.

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The New York Times 8:06 pm on January 4, 2023
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Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity

His promises represented an effort to regain momentum at a time of steep challenges for Britain, but some pressing problems, like the National Health System, defy easy solutions.

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The New York Times 2:20 pm on January 2, 2023
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U.K. Rail Strike May Scuttle Post-Holiday Plans to Return to Work

Public sympathy for striking nurses and other health workers is particularly strong, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has promised to confront trade unions.

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The New York Times 9:06 pm on December 14, 2022
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As Strikes Expand, Britain Faces a New ‘Winter of Discontent’

In the 1970s, Margaret Thatcher accused the Labour government of losing control. Now, the same charge is being leveled by Labour against the Conservatives.

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The New York Times 2:17 pm on December 6, 2022
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For Sunak, Like Biden, Dullness Could Be a Secret Weapon

For all their differences, President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain share a challenge: operating in the wake of a larger-than-life predecessor. They have tactics in common, too.

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The New York Times 7:36 pm on November 22, 2022
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UK Starts to Look at Brexit With ‘Bregret’

Stung by inflation and bracing for tax increases, the country is in the midst of its gravest slump in a generation, leading many to wonder how much the split with the European Union is to blame.

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The New York Times 6:04 pm on November 18, 2022
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Rishi Sunak, With Elite Pedigree, Must Now Sell Britain on Austerity

The country’s new prime minister must now persuade ordinary Britons that they should support his government through a painful ordeal of tax increases, spending cuts and a recession.

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The New York Times 8:23 am on November 17, 2022
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What to Expect From the U.K.’s Budget Proposals Today

Tax increases and spending cuts are expected as the government tries to stabilize its finances and reassure financial markets.

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The New York Times 8:00 am on November 17, 2022
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Britain Gets a New Budget Today: Here’s What to Expect

Tax increases and spending cuts are expected as the government tries to stabilize its finances and reassure financial markets.

The New York Times 8:20 am on November 16, 2022
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Jeremy Hunt Will Be the UK’s Bearer of Bad News

Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is known for his competence and sober demeanor, which he will most likely need as he outlines tax increases and public spending cuts.

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The New York Times 10:24 am on November 12, 2022
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U.K. Doubles Down on a Tactic Disproportionately Targeting Black People

The United States helped inspire Britain’s tough-on-crime politics. Even as crime fell and warnings mounted, politicians never looked back.

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The New York Times 1:37 pm on November 10, 2022
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To Understand New Extremism, Look to History

Some of the forces protecting European nations even as far-right candidates thrive are not in play in the United States, and particularly not within a Republican establishment vulnerable to a takeover.

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The New York Times 8:06 pm on November 9, 2022
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Debut Overshadowed By Williamson Resignation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pragmatic diplomacy did not grab attention the way the resignation of a cabinet minister did.

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The New York Times 3:34 am on November 5, 2022
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Young Migrants Describe Hunger, Illness and Trauma at UK Asylum Center

The overcrowded facility in southeastern England is supposed to house asylum seekers for very short periods, but teenagers who have stayed there detailed inhumane conditions and long stays.

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The New York Times 10:57 pm on November 3, 2022
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Rishi Sunak Has a Boris Johnson Problem

Already saddled with a budget crisis amid a cost-of-living crisis, the British prime minister has to deal with his predecessor.

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The New York Times 9:07 pm on October 31, 2022
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Rishi Sunak’s First Crisis: Turmoil Engulfing His Home Secretary

Suella Braverman has come under political fire for breaching security rules and for her handling of immigration issues.

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The New York Times 4:01 am on October 28, 2022
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For Rishi Sunak, Family Wealth From Outsourcing Adds to a Secretive Fortune

Britain’s new prime minister married into an $800 million stake in Infosys, a company that does not fit neatly into his party’s views on immigration.

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The New York Times 12:41 pm on October 26, 2022
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New UK Leader Rishi Sunak Faces a Bruising First Prime Minister’s Questions

The opposition’s lines of attack, starting with Mr. Sunak’s choice of home secretary and his wife’s wealth, gave a glimpse of where it sees vulnerabilities in the governing Conservatives.

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The New York Times 10:01 pm on October 25, 2022
Tags: Buckingham Palace ( 59 ), Charles III, King of the United Kingdom ( 43 ), Conservative Party (Great Britain), Elections ( 1,115 ), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Hunt, Jeremy ( 21 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,135 ), Mordaunt, Penny ( 10 ), Politics and Government ( 5,584 ), Polls and Public Opinion ( 988 ), Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) ( 102 ), Truss, Elizabeth (1975- ) ( 102 )

Rishi Sunak’s Challenge: Unifying the Party and Fixing the Economy

The Conservative Party is fractured and Britain’s public finances are battered. That will test the political skills of a leader who has been involved in national politics for only seven years.

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The New York Times 6:56 pm on October 25, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 1,145 ), Braverman, Suella ( 8 ), Conservative Party (Great Britain), Gove, Michael Andrew ( 3 ), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Hunt, Jeremy ( 21 ), Inflation (Economics) ( 928 ), James Cleverly, Johnson, Boris ( 443 ), Politics and Government ( 5,584 ), Raab, Dominic (1974- ) ( 9 ), Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) ( 102 ), Truss, Elizabeth (1975- ) ( 102 ), Wallace, Ben ( 3 )

Who Are Rishi Sunak’s Top Cabinet Ministers?

The new prime minister named people with high-level experience, several of them to posts they have held before, sending a message of stability after a period of upheaval.

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The New York Times 5:00 am on October 25, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 1,145 ), Conservative Party (Great Britain), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) ( 102 )

Rishi Sunak Won’t Save Britain

The country’s next prime minister is out of touch.

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The New York Times 11:22 pm on October 24, 2022
Tags: Conservative Party (Great Britain), Elections ( 1,115 ), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Hinduism ( 47 ), Income Inequality ( 570 ), india ( 1,102 ), Politics and Government ( 5,584 ), Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) ( 102 ), Truss, Elizabeth (1975- ) ( 102 )

Sunak’s Ascent Is a Breakthrough for Diversity, With Privilege

Rishi Sunak’s ascent to the prime minister’s office is a significant milestone for Britain’s Indian diaspora. But for many, his immense personal wealth has made him less relatable.

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The New York Times 10:00 pm on October 24, 2022
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Rishi Sunak Wins Contest to be UK’s Next PM and Confront Economic Storm

After a period of chaos, Mr. Sunak, a Conservative, faces serious political and economic headwinds. He will be the first person of color and first Hindu to be prime minister.

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The New York Times 10:07 pm on October 23, 2022
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Rishi Sunak Becomes the FrontRunner for U.K. Prime Minister

Mr. Sunak’s warnings about inflation and his fiscal conservatism may have cost him the post in September. But now his accurate assessments are easing his path to Britain’s top job.

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The New York Times 11:24 am on October 23, 2022
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Race for U.K. Prime Minister Heats Up as Nominations Roll In

Conservative Party lawmakers have so far put more weight behind Rishi Sunak to be their next leader, but Boris Johnson is still in the fight to reclaim Downing Street.

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The New York Times 4:37 am on October 23, 2022
Tags: Cameron, David ( 9 ), Conservative Party (Great Britain), Corbyn, Jeremy (1949- ) ( 8 ), Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) ( 269 ), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit) ( 204 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,135 ), Polls and Public Opinion ( 988 ), Truss, Elizabeth (1975- ) ( 102 )

How Political Primaries Drive Britain’s Dysfunction

In the United States, too, the rise of inside-party primaries has empowered candidates at the extremes, and the result is likely to be a greater disconnect with the public.

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The New York Times 3:23 pm on October 22, 2022
Tags: Conservative Party (Great Britain), Great Britain ( 1,334 ), Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit) ( 204 ), Johnson, Boris ( 443 ), Mordaunt, Penny ( 10 ), Politics and Government ( 5,584 ), Sunak, Rishi (1980- ) ( 102 ), Truss, Elizabeth (1975- ) ( 102 )

Boris Johnson Is Back in Britain, and Back in the Running for Prime Minister

The former Conservative leader, who was forced out of office after scandals this summer, hasn’t declared his candidacy, but dozens of party lawmakers already support him.

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The New York Times 2:35 pm on October 22, 2022
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Not-So-Great Britain’s Conservative Crackup

Was Liz Truss a cat’s paw for a Boris Johnson comeback?

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The New York Times 12:54 pm on October 22, 2022
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How Tumultuous Forces of Brexit Divided U.K.’s Conservative Party

Some experts link Liz Truss’s downfall to the ripple effect of Britain’s departure from the European Union and the bitter, ideologically opposed factions it created in her party.

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The New York Times 3:18 pm on October 21, 2022
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Who Will the Next U.K. Prime Minister Be and How Will They Be Chosen?

The process, which does not include the general public, will be swift, with plans to have a result by next week.

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The New York Times 12:40 pm on October 21, 2022
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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Among Top Contenders to Replace UK Prime Minister

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the man who helped oust him from his job, the former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, are seen as two of the top contenders within the governing Conservative Party.

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