The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.
Tag: Labour Party (Great Britain)
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As Sunak Tries to Move Ahead, He’s Haunted by Prime Ministers Past
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain made moves to recharge his government, but he is being harried by Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, who are not fading away.
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Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?
The decision left Scottish politicians angered by what they saw as London’s thwarting the will of their Parliament, possibly handing independence backers a potent weapon.
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U.K. Government Blocks Scottish Law Making Gender Change Easier
For the first time, the government in London is blocking legislation approved by the Scottish Parliament, saying the measure on gender identity would undermine U.K.-wide equality law.
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As Strikes Expand, Britain Faces a New ‘Winter of Discontent’
In the 1970s, Margaret Thatcher accused the Labour government of losing control. Now, the same charge is being leveled by Labour against the Conservatives.