Tag: Boris Johnson

• Tuesday, July 10th 2018 - 07:20 UTC

  Quick review of Brexit events and possible outcomes

  

  A huge political fight has erupted in the UK government over Brexit, Britain’s controversial decision to break away from the European Union, and it could bring down Prime Minister Theresa May. In the last 24 hours, three members of May's cabinet — Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, Brexit Minister David Davis, and the minister for the Department for Exiting the EU, Steve Baker — quit the government in protest over May’s handling of negotiations with the European Union.

• Tuesday, July 10th 2018 - 06:38 UTC

  May reshuffles cabinet and warns that a divided Tory party could lead to a Corbyn government

  

  Theresa May will chair her new-look cabinet on Tuesday morning after a string of resignations over her Brexit strategy left her government in crisis. Mrs. May was forced to carry out a reshuffle of her top team after Boris Johnson and David Davis both quit.

• Wednesday, July 4th 2018 - 08:56 UTC

  Lord Hague to the rescue of Theresa May warns Brexiteers ahead of Friday meeting

  

  Former Tory Party leader William Hague has issued a blunt warning to Cabinet Brexiteers not to push their demands for a clean break with the European Union too far. Ahead of crunch Cabinet talks at Chequers on Friday, Lord Hague said Parliament could force a “watered-down” Brexit on the Government if ministers fail to agree a compromise plan on Britain’s future customs relationship with the EU.

• Tuesday, June 26th 2018 - 09:01 UTC

  Heathrow airport third runway approved in Parliament, but hurdles remain

  

  British lawmakers on Monday approved plans to expand Heathrow Airport near London after years of study and debate, but the construction of a third runway still faces significant hurdles.

• Thursday, June 14th 2018 - 06:16 UTC

  Falklands has decided on a preferred operator for a second commercial flight

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council agreed on Wednesday to appoint a preferred airline operator to provide the second midweek flight between the Falkland Islands and South America.

• Tuesday, June 12th 2018 - 08:52 UTC

  Decisive debates in Commons for Theresa May and Brexit

  

  UK prime minsiter Theresa May has appealed to Tory rebels not to undermine her negotiating position with the EU by backing amendments to Brexit legislation made by the Lords. Addressing a meeting of the backbench 1922 committee on Monday ahead of a series of crunch Commons votes, the Prime Minister told MPs to consider the signal that would be sent to Brussels if the Government was defeated.

• Friday, June 8th 2018 - 07:13 UTC

  Boris Johnson anticipates Brexit “meltdown” and admits to admiring Trump...and his methods

  

  Boris Johnson reportedly warned there may be a Brexit “meltdown” in comments made at a private dinner this week. The UK foreign secretary also referred to the Treasury as the “heart of Remain”, according to a report by Buzzfeed.

• Thursday, May 31st 2018 - 06:28 UTC

  We have neglected Latin America's realms of gold for too long - Brexit can change that

  

  By Boris Johnson (*) The Foreign Secretary writes in the Telegraph about his recent trip to Latin America, and the unique opportunities the region presents for the UK. Much have I travelled in the realms of gold, and many goodly states and kingdoms seen – 67, to be exact, since I have been Foreign Secretary.

• Tuesday, May 29th 2018 - 08:09 UTC

  Falklands: Argentine cabinet chief will honor fallen British combatants, at St. Paul's cathedral

  

  Argentine cabinet chief Marcos Peña will be honoring the British combatants fallen during the South Atlantic conflict when he travels to the UK. The ceremony is scheduled for next 4 June at St Paul's cathedral in London

• Thursday, May 24th 2018 - 06:31 UTC

  Boris Johnson interested in a trade agreement with Chile and the Pacific Alliance

  

  Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson concluded a five-day charm offensive in South America on Wednesday by expressing interest in a trade agreement with Chile and other countries in the so-called Pacific Alliance. Johnson extended a trip to a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Buenos Aires to include a tour of Peru, Argentina and Chile, seeking closer ties with all three countries.