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UK's democracy in practice

Its principles were witnessed during the Brexit debate

UK's democracy in practice
Updated On : 22 Oct 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

Johnson faces defeat in Parliament as rebels seize control of Brexit agenda

The prime minister's office has indicated he would seek an early election if that bill is passed to take his Brexit case to the people

Johnson faces defeat in Parliament as rebels seize control of Brexit agenda
Updated On : 04 Sep 2019 | 3:04 AM IST

As Brexit comes knocking, British politics set to face its longest week yet

The British Parliament will resume proceedings on September 3 after a summer recess

As Brexit comes knocking, British politics set to face its longest week yet
Updated On : 01 Sep 2019 | 12:05 AM IST

Collapse us if you can, British government dares Brexit opponents

Johnson's move to suspend Parliament for longer than usual was cheered by US President Donald Trump but provoked criticism from some lawmakers and media

Collapse us if you can, British government dares Brexit opponents
Updated On : 30 Aug 2019 | 2:59 AM IST

Indian-origin entrepreneur calls for post-Brexit 'unicorn visa' for techies

The UK government has plans to introduce an Australian-style points-based post-Brexit visa system, which it believes would be able to attract migrants to the country based on their skills

Indian-origin entrepreneur calls for post-Brexit 'unicorn visa' for techies
Updated On : 19 Aug 2019 | 8:51 PM IST

UK joins US in Gulf escort mission after Iran taunts, ship seizures

Britain was also at pains to stress that it had not changed its broader policy towards Tehran

UK joins US in Gulf escort mission after Iran taunts, ship seizures
Updated On : 06 Aug 2019 | 1:45 AM IST

Boris Johnson's slim majority shrinks to 1 after by-election defeat

Liberal Democrat MP Jane Dodds overturned an 8,038 majority to beat incumbent Tory MP Chris Davies by 1,425 votes in results announced overnight on Thursday

Boris Johnson's slim majority shrinks to 1 after by-election defeat
Updated On : 02 Aug 2019 | 10:27 PM IST

Iran warns UK against escalating tensions, says crew of seized ship safe

Britain has called Iran's capture of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday a "hostile act"

Iran warns UK against escalating tensions, says crew of seized ship safe
Updated On : 22 Jul 2019 | 2:44 AM IST

What Boris Johnson's forgotten novel says about the UK's likely leader

In Seventy-Two Virgins, the political message at times seems at odds with Johnson's right-wing politics

What Boris Johnson's forgotten novel says about the UK's likely leader
Updated On : 19 Jul 2019 | 11:52 PM IST

Theresa May is resigning as UK Premier, and she's not going quietly

Her hyper-activity also suggests she knows her time is running out -- and is perhaps a psychological rebound from the shock of losing the job she loved

Theresa May is resigning as UK Premier, and she's not going quietly
Updated On : 01 Jul 2019 | 2:10 AM IST

UK govt distances itself from Pak's event on Kashmir at House of Commons

It is believed that due to India's behind-the-scene diplomatic efforts, no bilateral meeting took place between Qureshi and his British counterpart

UK govt distances itself from Pak's event on Kashmir at House of Commons
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 9:38 AM IST