Confronting Britain’s Legacy of Torture

By Alex Adams Nov 25, 2019 Like the U.S., France and many other countries, the United Kingdom has a sordid history of the practice. We need to face up to it. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Sinister Forces Behind Boris Johnson’s Brexit Coup

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 4, 2019 The newly minted U.K. prime minister is playing a risky game as he blows up his own majority and tries to impede Parliament from doing its job. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Why Can’t the Media Admit the Democratic Party Has a Right Wing?

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jul 19, 2019 Politicians like Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have a conservative agenda, yet our political press continues to label them "center-left." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Should Spare Us All the Trouble

Dan O'Sullivan / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 The former vice president is considering a run for president in 2020, but progressives should be leery of his candidacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

What Did Theresa May Know About the Manchester Bomber?

By John Pilger May 31, 2017 Critical questions remain unanswered, deflected by promises of an internal review. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.K. Violence After the Brexit Vote Might Hold Lessons for America

By Patrick G. Lee / ProPublica Jan 12, 2017 A divisive vote, with jobs and immigrants the most combustible issues, leaving many anxious about intolerance and the violence that can stem from it. Sound familiar? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Low Voter Turnout Will Benefit Donald Trump the Most on Election Day

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 4, 2016 If you care who wins the election next month, get off the couch, go down to your polling place and vote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Future British Prime Minister Theresa May Is Not More Feminist Than Jeremy Corbyn by a Long Shot

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2016 The country that lived through Margaret Thatcher's premiership should know better than to believe a female leader will protect women's rights purely on the basis of her gender. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

David Cameron Names Britain’s Next Prime Minister (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2016 British Home Secretary Theresa May will succeed Cameron as soon as Wednesday, the outgoing leader of the Conservative Party said in a public statement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Sir John Chilcot and His Team for Their Report on the Iraq War

BLANK Jul 9, 2016 While the United Kingdom’s official inquiry into the war confirmed information that many who opposed it already knew or suspected, its critical importance should not be underestimated. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chilcot Report on Iraq War Is ‘Damning Verdict’ for Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2016 The United Kingdom's official inquiry into the Iraq War has revealed that former Prime Minister Tony Blair "deliberately exaggerated [the] threat from Iraq" and did not exhaust all possibilities before resorting to military action. After the report was released on Wednesday, current Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn issued an apology on behalf of his party for its role in the war. (Updated) Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Brexit Lifeboat

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