U.K. and U.S.: Russia Must ‘Come Clean’ on Chemical Weapons

The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 Britain says President Trump has assured Prime Minister Theresa May that the U.S. is “with the U.K.” and Russia must provide answers about the nerve-agent poisoning of a former spy and his daughter. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

With Focus on Russians, Will U.S. Pay Attention to Israeli Plot on U.K. Parliament?

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 8, 2017 The blockbuster story that an Israeli operative was plotting to whip up scandals to unseat British members of Parliament may sink like a stone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

After Profiting From Weapons Sales and Then Bombing Yemen, U.S. Calls for a Cease-Fire

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2016 The United States and United Kingdom call for an unconditional cease-fire in the conflict "within hours." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jeremy Corbyn Wins Another Battle as the War Against His Labour Party Leadership Continues (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 13, 2016 It's dizzying to try to keep up with the drama of British politics in the post-Brexit era as resignations and elections seem to never-endingly roll in Through it all, however, one man has continued to weather the storm of betrayals and right-wing plots It's dizzying to try to keep up with the drama of British politics in the post-Brexit era as resignations and elections seem to never-endingly roll in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

BoJo, the #Brexit Bro

Staff / Truthdig Jul 5, 2016 Your three-minute read on the best reporting about the United Kingdom's Boris Johnson you probably missed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Boris Johnson Plans Britain’s Future

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Brexit Vote Means U.K. Is No Longer Bound to Meet EU Climate Targets

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Jun 29, 2016 Following the vote to leave the European Union, Britain’s energy and climate change policy faces major changes -- not least in relation to the nuclear power industry. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brexit’s Cautionary Tale for Trump Supporters

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 The gap between what the presumptive Republican nominee promises and what he can possibly deliver is even wider than in the United Kingdom's European Union referendum. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Progressive American in London: My Thoughts on Brexit and the Revolt Against Jeremy Corbyn

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 After voting to leave the European Union, the U.K. needs serious discussions on a progressive way forward. For that, it needs Corbyn at the helm of the Labour Party. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Brexit Surprise: Boris Johnson Bows Out of Tory Leadership Race; Labour Feud Continues (Multimedia)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2016 The Tory head of the Leave campaign was expected to announce his bid for prime minister Thursday morning -- that is until his closest ally decided to break away and announce his own run. (Updated)The Tory head of the Leave campaign was expected to announce his bid for prime minister Thursday morning—that is until his closest ally decided to break away and announce his own run. (Updated) Dig deeper ( 28 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee Cautions Americans About the Parallels Between Trump and Brexit (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2016 "While the Brits were waking up in the ruins of their nation and saying, 'Oh God! What have we done?' " the "Full Frontal" host quips, "a lot of Americans were looking over and saying, 'Oh God! What are we about to do?' " Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Furiously Reminds Leaders That Lives Hang in the Balance as Brexit Is Negotiated (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2016 Using an example of a Portuguese woman distraught about what to tell her two daughters, one of whom was born in the UK, the "Last Week Tonight" host says, "Just tell them that they might be screwed because a pig-f****r called for a vote, a bus had some bullshit written on it, and then two idiots called Nigel and Boris quoted President Bill Pullman They'll totally understand". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )