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Donald Trump endorses Boris Johnson, fails to mind the guard-rails
Donald Trump just can’t help being the impulsive Donald Trump. In London to attend a fractious NATO summit at its 70th anniversary, the US President ignored the guard rails and came out to endorse Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson, nine days to election.
Boris Johnson replaced by melting ice on UK TV climate debate
Britain’s governing Conservative Party complained to the broadcasting regulator after its chosen representative was shut out of a general election television debate on climate change on Thursday.
Boris Johnson unveils manifesto for Brexit Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils his Conservative Party’s manifesto on Sunday, pledging to move on from Brexit and austerity in a bid to secure a general election majority.
Twitter accuses UK of misleading public in election row
Twitter accused Britain’s governing Conservatives on Wednesday of misleading the public by rebranding themselves as fact-checkers during a live TV election debate, fuelling concerns about trust in politics.
Brexit: Boris Johnson will probably win this election – Nigel Farage
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will probably win the Dec. 12 election with a small majority but the campaign has so far been uninspiring with a host of unrealistic promises on both sides, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said on Tuesday.
Restructuring: Minister fears ‘Brexit experience’ for Nigeria
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has expressed fears that Nigeria may experience the Brexit experience, unless youths in the country are given political education to make them understand the issue of restructuring.
Official: Britain will not name EU commissioner ahead of election
The British government has informed the European Union that it does not plan to nominate an EU commissioner ahead of a general election next month.
Divisions rife as Germany marks 30 years since Berlin Wall fell
Germany on Saturday marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall that ushered in the end of communism and national reunification, as the Western alliance that helped secure those achievements is riddled with divisions.
Britain’s credit rating slips to negative
Credit ratings agency Moody’s on Friday downgraded the outlook for Britain’s debt, citing mounting policy challenges amid the Brexit debate.
Lawmakers call for pause on false micro-targeted political ads
An international “grand committee” of lawmakers called on Thursday for a pause on online micro-targeted political ads with false or misleading information until the area is regulated.
British premier launches election campaign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to fire up supporters with a Brexit rallying cry on Wednesday after the first day of his election campaign was marred by a ministerial resignation, a gaffe about a deadly tower blaze and a doctored video advert.
UK’s parliament to be desolved for December snap election
The United Kingdom’s parliament will be dissolved on Wednesday so politicians can begin campaigning for December’s snap election.
Boris Johnson apologizes for missing Brexit deadline
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will apologize to Conservative Party members who voted for him based on his promise to take Britain out of the European Union by Oct. 31.
Hans-Gert Pottering: Brexit worst mistake by Britain
Dr Hans-Gert Pottering, Former President of the European Union Parliament, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that leaving the European Union was one of the worst decisions made by Britain.
![John Bercow departs the House of Commons chamber for the final time as speaker. [UK Parliament-Jessica Taylor-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/01124142-324x235.jpg "John Bercow resigns after ten years as Britain’s speaker")
John Bercow resigns after ten years as Britain’s speaker
John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain’s House of Commons — a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.
Facebook drops U.K. appeal against Cambridge Analytica fine, but admits no liability
Facebook has reached a settlement with the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over Facebook’s role in the misuse of users’ personal data in the lead up to the 2016 European Union (EU) membership referendum.
UK braces for election as Labour Party backs early vote
Britain's main opposition Labour Party has said it would support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a December election, although the date remains to be fixed.
EU agrees to grant UK request for Brexit delay until January 31
The European Union (EU) has agreed to grant the UK’s request for a Brexit extension until Jan. 31 instead of the deadline of Oct. 31, European Council President Donald Tusk said Monday.
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