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Boris Johnson is facing fresh warnings from senior US politicians to “abandon” plans to unilaterally override the Brexit withdrawal agreement, or jeopardise the prospect of a future trade deal with Washington.The joint comments from four congressmen, led by the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Elliot Engel, came as…

Boris Johnson has admitted to the Liaison Committee that the UK does not have sufficient testing capacity, but continued to defend the coronavirus testing system amid chaos.Earlier, he faced deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner at prime minister’s questions as she filled in for isolating Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in…

Sir Keir Starmer has unleashed his most powerful attack on Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis, accusing him of leading the "most incompetent government I can remember".On day two of his own self-isolation, the Labour leader bitterly condemned the prime minister on COVID-19 death rates, job losses, PPE shortages…

However, the Prime Minister faces a growing rebellion among lawmakers who say breaking international law would tarnish Britain's reputation. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. File photo   | Photo Credit: AFP However, the Prime Minister faces a growing rebellion among lawmakers who say breaking international law would tarnish Britain's reputation.…

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference at 10 Downing Street in London on Sept. 9, 2020. POOL/Reuters Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday won the first of several votes in parliament on his plan to undercut the Brexit treaty, though he faces a growing rebellion among…

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson will face a grilling from senior MPs today when he is set to appear at the Liaison Committee. He is expected to be asked about negotiations with the EU, days after the…

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates Geoffrey Cox has had a long career in politics and the law, and was first elected to the House of Commons as a Conservative MP in 2005. He continued working in private legal practice,…

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson has said his controversial legislation to override parts of his Brexit deal is needed to end EU threats to install a “blockade” in the Irish Sea. The Prime Minister said Brussels could “carve up our country” and “seriously endanger peace and stability” in Northern Ireland…

Senior Conservatives are not backing down on their rebellion against Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit legislation despite his warning that the EU could "carve up" the United Kingdom without it. The British Prime Minister's bid to win support for the bill that overrides parts of his own divorce deal was joined by…

MPs are divided over Brexit treaty changes, UK relations with the EU have reached a new low and the prime minister is facing a backbench rebellion. It’s all beginning to feel a bit like October 2019, with Boris Johnson confronted with the same challenges all over again.If the return from recess…