Subscribe
Subscribe

Johnson afraid of Labour-SNP ‘nightmare on Downing Street’

Johnson afraid of Labour-SNP ‘nightmare on Downing Street’

Former Tory David Gauke says returning Conservative majority would lead to no-deal

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 21:45
Johnson hailed at taxi factory following Yorkshire reversal

Johnson hailed at taxi factory following Yorkshire reversal

PM finds visit to electric car plant more to liking than distress of a flooded voter

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 21:39
Boris Johnson to pressure Farage on Labour-held marginal seats

Boris Johnson to pressure Farage on Labour-held marginal seats

British PM warns Leave voters about ‘horror show’ led by Corbyn and Sturgeon

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 10:25
Economic and social changes have frayed tribal loyalty to Labour in the northeast

Economic and social changes have frayed tribal loyalty to Labour in the northeast

A rift is opening up between a London-based Labour leadership which is mostly Remain and parts of the party’s traditional heartland that voted Leave

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 18:00
Johnson welcomes Farage’s move to stand down in Tory seats

Johnson welcomes Farage’s move to stand down in Tory seats

Brexit Party leader says decision aimed at avoiding second Brexit referendum

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 17:13
Nigel Farage’s capitulation will help Tories in UK election

Nigel Farage’s capitulation will help Tories in UK election

Analysis: Subdued Brexit Party leader tells supporters ‘it’s not easy’ as he stands down candidates

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 16:30
SNP launches election campaign with eye on Scottish independence

SNP launches election campaign with eye on Scottish independence

Party would support Labour if second independence referendum is called, says Sturgeon

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 20:03
Labour and Tories divert focus from mishaps with lavish spending plans

Labour and Tories divert focus from mishaps with lavish spending plans

London Letter: Former Labour whip urges ‘decent, patriotic Labour voters’ to back Boris

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 20:00
Brexit: Smaller parties forge election alliance to shore up Remain seats

Brexit: Smaller parties forge election alliance to shore up Remain seats

Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and Greens agree deal, as Labour opts to go it alone

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 17:25
Johnson goes on attack against Corbyn as Tory campaign begins

Johnson goes on attack against Corbyn as Tory campaign begins

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson springs surprise by announcing he is stepping down

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 21:15
UK election: Where the battle to ‘get Brexit done’ will be won and lost

UK election: Where the battle to ‘get Brexit done’ will be won and lost

Boris Johnson targeting Labour Leave constituencies but faces battles to defend Tory seats too

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 16:13
Denis Staunton’s 10 seats to watch in the UK election

Denis Staunton’s 10 seats to watch in the UK election

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith one of the most high-profile Conservatives at risk

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 12:45
Law to compensate survivors of residential child abuse in NI passed in Westminster

Law to compensate survivors of residential child abuse in NI passed in Westminster

Over 5,000 people could be eligible for compensation

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 22:00
Tories hold seven-point lead over Labour as UK election begins

Tories hold seven-point lead over Labour as UK election begins

Boris Johnson to launch Conservative campaign with call on voters to get Britain out of its ‘rut’

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 22:00
Corbyn to accuse Johnson of attempting to hijack Brexit

Corbyn to accuse Johnson of attempting to hijack Brexit

Labour leader to claim PM will seek to put NHS on the table in a trade deal with Trump

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 22:30
UK election: Six possible results and how they’d affect Brexit

UK election: Six possible results and how they’d affect Brexit

If neither Johnson nor Corbyn wins majority, Corbyn has better chance of becoming PM

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
Boris Johnson rules out electoral pact with Farage’s Brexit Party

Boris Johnson rules out electoral pact with Farage’s Brexit Party

UK prime minister rejects ‘Leave alliance’ idea, saying it risks putting Corbyn in No 10

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 20:26
Trump says Johnson and Farage would be 'terrific' together but Corbyn would be 'so bad' for UK

Trump says Johnson and Farage would be 'terrific' together but Corbyn would be 'so bad' for UK

US president intervenes in UK election in Nigel Farage interview on LBC radio

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 18:30
Johnson gearing up for NHS deal with Trump, claims Corbyn

Johnson gearing up for NHS deal with Trump, claims Corbyn

Tory and Labour leaders trade pre-election blows as Grenfell Tower report published

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 18:15
Boris Johnson lands December election in bid to break deadlock

Boris Johnson lands December election in bid to break deadlock

Brexit and radically different economic visions form backdrop to pre-Christmas battle

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 01:00
Corbyn promises ‘radical campaign’ as he gives backing to early election

Corbyn promises ‘radical campaign’ as he gives backing to early election

Labour leader says EU’s confirmation of three-month delay to Brexit secures support

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 22:00
Analysis: All sides in UK election have reasons to fear voters

Analysis: All sides in UK election have reasons to fear voters

Tories anxious over broken Brexit pledge, as Labour frets over Corybn’s unpopularity

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 21:45
Britain on course for December general election

Britain on course for December general election

EU agrees to accept British government’s request to delay Brexit until January 31st

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 02:29
Plan B ready for Johnson following Commons setback

Plan B ready for Johnson following Commons setback

Analysis: Lib Dems and SNP likely to back government Bill if election date agreed

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 21:56
Brexit: EU27 defers decision on length of extension until next week

Brexit: EU27 defers decision on length of extension until next week

Labour leader Corbyn faces pressure to vote for general election in Commons debate

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 12:23
Brexit: Opposition looks set to deny Johnson December election

Brexit: Opposition looks set to deny Johnson December election

Labour, SNP and Lib Dems appear united in opposition to prime minister’s motion

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 21:19
Johnson offer of more time never had chance of being accepted

Johnson offer of more time never had chance of being accepted

Opposition parties signal they reject PM’s proposal of an early general election

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 20:30
Searches in Armagh after 39 migrants found dead in truck in Essex

Searches in Armagh after 39 migrants found dead in truck in Essex

Truck driver (25) from North arrested in connection with mass murder investigation

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 00:03
Essex: ‘It doesn’t matter who they are or what they are. It’s 39 people’s lives’

Essex: ‘It doesn’t matter who they are or what they are. It’s 39 people’s lives’

CCTV recorded lorry hauling trailer which contained bodies of people early Wednesday morning

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 19:12
Brexit extension likely as Johnson’s bid to fast-track Bill is defeated

Brexit extension likely as Johnson’s bid to fast-track Bill is defeated

PM calls approval of Bill’s second reading ‘joyful’, while Tusk says he will back delay

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 02:08
Denis Staunton: Timetable failure should not obscure Johnson victory on Brexit deal

Denis Staunton: Timetable failure should not obscure Johnson victory on Brexit deal

Johnson can look forward to likely passage of deal in a few weeks, with or without DUP backing

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 21:02
Unionists scornful of Johnson as he fails to give deal details for NI

Unionists scornful of Johnson as he fails to give deal details for NI

‘Northern Ireland will be left as a semi-detached part of the United Kingdom’

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 20:43
Johnson faces another vote on his Brexit deal on Tuesday

Johnson faces another vote on his Brexit deal on Tuesday

Rees-Mogg has given just three days to debate the Withdrawal Agreement Bill so it can pass all stages by Thursday

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 02:33
Johnson’s bill could stumble as soon as it clears first hurdle

Johnson’s bill could stumble as soon as it clears first hurdle

DUP oppose Rees-Mogg plan to usher timetable motion through parliament at breakneck speed

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 01:06
London breaking promise on market access for North, DUP claims

London breaking promise on market access for North, DUP claims

Sammy Wilson says Brexit deal a breach of pledge on unfettered access to British market

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 20:45
UK government says it can secure Commons backing for Brexit deal

UK government says it can secure Commons backing for Brexit deal

Johnson to introduce legislation needed to implement withdrawal agreement

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 02:00
Brexit: Johnson faces into week of crucial votes

Brexit: Johnson faces into week of crucial votes

Evaporation of support for DUP on Tory benches an unexpected blow for the party

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 20:12
Brexit: Labour signals backing for referendum on PM’s deal

Brexit: Labour signals backing for referendum on PM’s deal

Party to support amendment putting Johnson deal to public vote with option to remain

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 19:33
Brexit: Commons amendment vote only a setback for Boris Johnson

Brexit: Commons amendment vote only a setback for Boris Johnson

Analysis: Prime minister still in a strong position to win approval for his Brexit deal

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 17:02
Brexit deal hangs in the balance as Johnson tries to marshal a majority

Brexit deal hangs in the balance as Johnson tries to marshal a majority

Former PMs Tony Blair and John Major warn Irish Sea border could fuel unionist fears

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 01:30
No-deal ‘assurances’ given to Brexiteers alarm expelled Tories

No-deal ‘assurances’ given to Brexiteers alarm expelled Tories

Johnson discovers the arguments employed to win over one group can alienate another

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 20:00
Blair and Major warn Brexit deal could upset balance in North

Blair and Major warn Brexit deal could upset balance in North

Former prime ministers make joint video backing second Brexit referendum

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 19:28
Brexit on a knife edge as Johnson in race to win support for deal

Brexit on a knife edge as Johnson in race to win support for deal

British PM scrambling for MPs’ support ahead of Westminster vote on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 21:07
Brexit: How the deal was done and why the Varadkar meeting was a turning point

Brexit: How the deal was done and why the Varadkar meeting was a turning point

How the deal was done: step-by-step from Varadkar and Johnson’s ‘pathway’ talks

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 20:00
Boris Johnson’s ditching of the DUP a bold Brexit gamble

Boris Johnson’s ditching of the DUP a bold Brexit gamble

By asking EU to rule out an extension, PM hopes MPs will face stark choice of deal or no deal

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 14:13
Brexit: Dublin fears DUP concerns may block agreement

Brexit: Dublin fears DUP concerns may block agreement

Questions raised over whether Boris Johnson will sign up to new deal amid consent worries

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 01:00
Brexit: Johnson struggles to secure DUP backing for deal

Brexit: Johnson struggles to secure DUP backing for deal

‘Big move’ on political consent for customs and regulation fails to sway Foster and Dodds

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 21:30
Government hopeful draft Brexit deal will be ready for EU summit

Government hopeful draft Brexit deal will be ready for EU summit

Senior sources say the prospects of an accord are ‘looking more promising’

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 01:00
British PM delays cabinet meeting amid signs of Brexit agreement

British PM delays cabinet meeting amid signs of Brexit agreement

Confidence mounts that EU and UK close to announcing sought-after departure deal

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 19:58
Johnson adamant Brexit will occur on October 31st

Johnson adamant Brexit will occur on October 31st

British PM sticks to line on EU exit as queen gives speech in context of unconcluded talks

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 22:22
  • 1
  • …
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • …
  • 108
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC