"The only people who can decide the future of Scotland are the Scottish people — no Westminster politician can or should stand in the way of that," said Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon, who is expected to remain Scotland First Minister. This breaking … [Read more...] about Pro-independence parties poised to win majority in Scottish election, setting up clash with Boris Johnson over referendum
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is engaged…His fiancée is with child…
...from Politico... U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds are engaged and are expecting a baby, the couple announced Saturday. The couple got engaged at the end of last year and the baby is due in early summer. The prime minister has repeatedly … [Read more...] about UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is engaged…His fiancée is with child…
British lawmakers approve Brexit….
The country will leave the European Union... It WILl take sometime to figure out how the final relationship will be... PM Boris Johnson wins this round... The U.K.'s House of Commons voted 330-231 in favor of the European Union withdrawal agreement negotiated by Prime … [Read more...] about British lawmakers approve Brexit….
Does the British overwhelming vote for Boris Johnson have a message for it’s American cousins?
While I have been reminded that the Conservative Boris Johnson wouldn't be rightwing enough for America... The feeling IS that Johnson's YUGE victory is one for nationalism and against big change3 in the UK.... This same political thing seems to be playing out across … [Read more...] about Does the British overwhelming vote for Boris Johnson have a message for it’s American cousins?
Boris Johnson seems on his way to another British win….
And the country leaving the European Union.... ...from the BBC..... The Conservatives are set to win an overall majority of 86 in the general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News. The survey taken at UK polling stations suggests the Tories will … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson seems on his way to another British win….
Boris Johnson leads in UK Prime Minister polling….
The question is what will happen with Brexit, which Johnson has been unable to get done..... U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be steaming toward the parliamentary majority he desperately desires to pass his Brexit deal and end the gridlock in Westminster. Why it … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson leads in UK Prime Minister polling….
The Brits have a Prime Minister debate….
....from Politico... Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn went head-to-head Tuesday night in the first televised debate ahead of the U.K.'s December 12 election. The two leaders locked horns over Brexit and stuck closely to their top campaign … [Read more...] about The Brits have a Prime Minister debate….
December British general election poll 11/8/19….
Boris Johnson is cruising despite the noise.... There is a general election coming up in the UK on Dec. 12, and in the latest Opinium/Observer poll, the Conservatives comfortably led the Labour Party 42 percent to 26 percent. In third place were the Liberal Democrats at 16 … [Read more...] about December British general election poll 11/8/19….