Brazen Boris Johnson News Today

Today, as in the past, Britain combines intense politics with stability.

“Our country is crying out for leadership. Mr. Johnson, you’re no leader.”Helen Morgan of the victorious Liberal Democrats made that statement following stunning victory, and defeat for Prime Minister Boris

Cyr: British election shows government extremely unpopular

Arthur I. Cyr is the author of “After the Cold War” (NYU Press and Palgrave/Macmillan). Contact acyr@carthage.edu

Labour has surged dramatically to a nine-point lead over Conservatives. A majority of poll respondents say Boris Johnson should resign

View Comments Britain has made the month of May this year particularly important in political and electoral terms. Thanks to a combination of public health challenges, and political party changes, local and regional elections assume greater than usual importance. In the elections just held, including English local councils and regional assemblies in Scotland and Wales, the Conservative Party emerged as the overall winner in national terms. Some media and political analysts focus on this point, ...

In the elections just held, including English local councils and regional assemblies in Scotland and Wales, the Conservative Party emerged as the overall winner in national terms. Some media and political analysts focus on this point, but actually the election results are complex, with other parties making gains.