UK politics
Prince William's ex-aide from Meghan "bullying" era fights to keep new job
Simon Case is under pressure to resign from the government over WhatsApp messages about COVID-19.
Kate Middleton 'life's work' needs to get 'political'
Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast looks at the steps the Princess of Wales' new early years project needs to take to really make the impact she wants.
Explained: Why Britain's senior bankers are clashing with politicians
On Wednesday morning, the sterling fell again after the Bank of England announced its special bond-buying program won't go beyond the Friday deadline.
King Charles Swerves Potential 'Constitutional Crisis' Over Climate Talks
Royal biographer Robert Jobson told Newsweek: "As Prince of Wales, he had intended to go to COP and make a big speech," but that as king, there may be conflict.
Will Queen Elizabeth II's Cause of Death Be Revealed?
On September 8, Buckingham Palace announced that the queen had died "peacefully" at Balmoral Castle, but that doesn't mean the cause of death will be released.
'I Founded a Charity, The Queen Told Me To Not Give Up'
Winning this award was just another confirmation that I was going in the right direction.
Boris Johnson's Resignation Saved Queen From Having To Wade Into Politics
News that Johnson will resign has saved the 96-year-old queen from making a potential constitutional and political intervention.
Boris Johnson to Resign as U.K. Leader After Allies Turn on Him: Report
More than 50 members of Johnson's Conservative Party government have resigned over the past two days, urging him to quit.
William Says Caribbean Community 'Profoundly Wronged' by U.K. Government
The prince provides rare political commentary during a tribute to Britain's "Windrush generation" following a deportation scandal in 2017.
Prince William Sent Jan. 6 Letter in Unusual Foray Into U.S. Politics
It has been revealed that the prince sent a letter referencing the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in September 2021 after having watched "documentary footage" of the day.
Harry and Meghan Have Less U.K. Political Support as Socialists Retreat
The U.K.'s Labour Party staunchly supported Harry and Meghan under Jeremy Corbyn. The party now seems to back the queen, experts tell Newsweek.
Queen Only Important to Harry for Netflix Filming—Ex-Government Minister
Prince Harry said he wanted to make sure Queen Elizabeth II is protected, but was condemned by a former U.K. lawmaker who compared him to a Kardashian.
U.K. Investment in Africa Shouldn't Come at the Expense of Human Rights
At the moment, there is a lack of binding regulation on companies when it comes to human rights and environmental abuses.
76-Year-Old Arrested Over Alleged Threat to UK Lawmaker Days After Stabbing
Though the amount of online and in-person abuse against U.K. politicians has risen, British lawmakers are guarded by armed police only when in Parliament.
After Five Years of Brexit Meaning Brexit, It Remains Difficult to Define
Everyone know that "Brexit means Brexit" but, five years after the vote, many Brits aren't any clearer on what that really means in practice.
British Conservatives Eyeing Voter ID Requirement That Echoes U.S. Laws
The British government has announced plans to toughen voting rules, requiring a photo ID at polling stations. Civil liberties groups say this could disenfranchise millions of voters.
England to Ban Animal Exports for Slaughter in European First
Britain will continue to export millions of poultry but animal export from England and Wales for slaughter will end.
Boris Johnson Tells Britain to 'Get Ready for No-Deal Brexit'
"We will prosper mightily as an independent free-trading nation, controlling our own borders, our fisheries and setting our own laws," the U.K. prime minister said.
Why Does Jeremy Corbyn's Brother Still Believe COVID-19 Is a Hoax?
COVID-19 is definitely real but millions of people around the world believe it isn't. Is it just a perfect storm of conspiracy theorists congregating around one issue?
November 1 Will be Boris Johnson's D-Day for Future of the British Economy
Boris Johnson is a big fan of Winston Churchill but won't want the same fate as the wartime prime minister.
U.K. Lawmaker Thinks Black Lives Matter Kneeling is from 'Game of Thrones'
The British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he would not "take a knee" in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and claimed: "It seems to be taken from 'Game of Thrones'"
AOC Encourages Brits to Vote, Shares Labour Party Campaign Video
The congresswoman told followers that a "massive surge" in new voters heading to the polls would stop the "hoarding of wealth by the few."
Boris Johnson's Brother Quits U.K. Government Amid Brexit Chaos
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lost his majority in the House of Commons, but is pushing ahead with no-deal Brexit plans despite widespread parliamentary opposition.
Donald Trump's Friend Boris Johnson Taking Over as U.K. PM
The Conservative Party chose Boris Johnson as its new leader, meaning he will take over imminently from Theresa May as U.K. Prime Minister.
Britain's New Prime Minister Was a U.S. Citizen for Half a Century
Boris Johnson, the Conservative Party leader and new U.K. prime minister, renounced his American citizenship after a dispute with the IRS.
Meet the Favorite to Be Next U.K. Prime Minister
Prime Minister Theresa May has committed to resigning if her Brexit deal passes in Parliament. The odds-on favorite to take her place is Michael Gove, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs.
Why Has Anti-Semitism Grown in Britain's Labour Party?
There can be no tolerance of anti-Semitism at all, ever, by anyone.
How U.K. Police Stopped London Attack in Eight Minutes
Behind the rapid response is years of training and lessons learnt from attacks in other major cities.
Terrorism in Britain: A Brief History
It might be tempting to consider the early 21st century as a period of unparalleled and incomprehensible acts of senseless violence. But it is not.
U.K. Election: 'Destroy Labour' Is Conservatives' Plan
The Conservative Party hopes to do more than simply win the election. It hopes to ruin the Labour Party's future prospects too.