The Irish Times

Brexit: Johnson expected to call October election if defeated in Commons

Government sources say UK prime minister will go to the people if MPs vote to block no-deal departure

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:58

Brexit: Johnson claims chances of deal with EU are rising

Statement comes amid speculation PM will call an election if parliament defeats him this week

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:54

Tory Brexit rebels warned they will lose the whip if they vote against government

Whips’ strategy could weaken Johnson’s grip on parliament

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 00:46

Brexit: Gove refuses to confirm government will abide by law blocking no-deal

Starmer says it is breathtaking a minister would to refuse to comply with legislation

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 12:04

Hammond warns Johnson against ‘betraying’ Brexit referendum

Former chancellor critical of ‘unelected’ saboteurs ‘pulling strings’ of UK government

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 11:25

Theresa May watches as bloody-minded Leach frustrates Ireland

Sent in as a nightwatchman, the Somerset tailender fell just short of a century

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:53

The third-rate, the lightweight and the school mate – Boris Johnson’s cabinet

London Letter: Britain’s new PM delights Tory MPs with cynical performance in the Commons

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:09

Boris Johnson all smiles amid biggest cabinet bloodbath in British history

Less than two hours after PM walked into Downing Street, 17 ministers had quit or been sacked

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 20:00

Javid chancellor, Raab foreign secretary in new Johnson cabinet

‘The buck stops here,’ new prime minister Boris Johnson says as he culls May’s cabinet

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 19:15

Boris Johnson to put ‘maximum energy’ into role as new British PM

Senior MPs in open revolt over new leader’s plan to leave EU with or without a deal

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 21:41

Brexit countdown: Key dates for Boris Johnson up to October 31st

Mood could turn sour for new UK prime minister if he appears to go soft on Brexit

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 18:18

Philip Hammond says he will quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM

Two British cabinet ministers have now said they will resign if Johnson enters Number 10

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 06:31

Brexit: Hammond and Gauke to quit cabinet before Johnson takes over

Other ministers opposed to no-deal Brexit also expected to resign from cabinet

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 20:45

Brexit: MPs narrow Johnson’s no-deal room for manoeuvre

Amendment ensures House of Commons will be sitting at ‘crucial time for our country’

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 03:00

Whip-defying UK ministers will not be disciplined by May

Hammond, Clark, Gauke and Stewart among those who ignored voting instruction

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 20:33

Brexit: MPs pass amendment to prevent suspension of parliament

Amendment passed by 41 votes in potentially crucial Commons decision

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 15:05

Trump on British ambassador: ‘We are not big fans of that man’

US president hits back at Sir Kim Darroch over leaked emails describing White House as ‘inept’

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 11:26

Boris Johnson says ministers must sign up to no-deal Brexit

Favourite in race to be next British PM says EU exit without deal a ‘very small possibility’

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 19:13

Johnson eyes public spending spree with Javid as chancellor

Former foreign secretary plans to create a £100bn infrastructure fund over five years

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 19:46

At least 10 British cabinet ministers considering prime ministerial bids

Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove among the Tories who could try to succeed Theresa May

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 21:21