LONDON — They might not be wearing MAGA hats, but some of Britain’s most prominent Conservatives are flirting with Donald Trump again. A steady stream of Tory politicians — and even former prime ministers — have recently been heaping cautious praise on, or even endorsing, the controversial former U.S. president…
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The comeback kids: 13 best political resurrections ever
Thought you’d seen the last of David Cameron? Think again! The former British prime minister’s jaw-dropping return to front-line politics on Monday morning was up there with the most Lazarus-like comebacks ever seen. Cameron, however, certainly isn’t the first political big beast to salvage their career when all looked lost. …
From WWE wrestling to global AI summit: The unlikely rise of Michelle Donelan
LONDON — Britain’s tech chief is no stranger to dealing with big egos. She used to promote superstar wrestlers. U.K. Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan’s past career as a marketeer for WWE wrestling may stand her in good stead at Bletchley Park on Wednesday, as she hosts representatives from…
UK ministers urge party to back under-fire Prime Minister
The four ministers wrote articles for Sunday newspapers warning that they would soon find themselves in opposition unless the party united quickly. The four ministers wrote articles for Sunday newspapers warning that they would soon find themselves in opposition unless the party united quickly. Four ministers in Liz Truss’s government…
‘We can get through the winter,’ insists Truss, amid blackouts warning
Prime Minister Liz Truss has insisted the UK has enough energy supplies to get through the winter despite industry warnings there could be blackouts. Energy giant the National Grid warned British households could lose power for up to three hours if gas supplies run low. “We do have good energy…
More trouble for Truss as Tory conference begins amid ratings collapse
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has admitted she should have done more to “lay the ground” for an economic plan that saw the pound fall to record lows, government borrowing costs soar, and a collapse in support for her ruling party in opinion polls. As the Conservatives’ annual conference begins…
Market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan ‘could hit Europe’s economy’
Fears have been expressed that the market turmoil in response to the new British government’s financial plan could further weaken Europe’s economy. The pound tumbled further later on Monday despite efforts by Britain’s finance ministry and the Bank of England to reassure financial markets. Earlier it had rallied after falling…
Liz Truss: ‘Jury is out’ on whether Macron is Britain’s friend or foe
LONDON — Liz Truss said “the jury is out” on whether French President Emmanuel Macron is Britain’s “friend or foe” at a Conservative leadership campaign event Thursday. The hot favorite to become Britain’s new prime minister next month vowed to judge Macron by his “deeds not words” in her cross-Channel…
Boris Johnson defends leaving cost-of-living crisis to new Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Addressing a Downing Street reception on August 9, Boris Johnson said he was “absolutely certain” his successor would do more to help people with rising fuel bills. Addressing a Downing Street reception on August 9, Boris Johnson said he was “absolutely certain” his successor would do more to help people…