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UK prime minister reviewing 'bully' report on top deputy

A spokesperson says U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reviewing a report about whether his top deputy bullied civil servants

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

UK’s Sunak lobbies Conservative lawmakers to back looming Brexit deal

LONDON — Rishi Sunak began an outreach effort to win support from Conservative rebels for a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland after weeks of talks with the European Union.

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023

Zelenskyy hails UK support as Sunak considers possibility of sending jets to Ukraine

LONDON — The U.K. is discussing sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and assessing the long-term possibility of sending fighter jets to help in the war against Russia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Johnson knew of misconduct reports but promoted MP to key role

Boris Johnson was aware of media reports and speculation about alleged misconduct by Conservative MP Chris Pincher, but promoted him to a senior government role because there was no formal complaint against him at the time, the prime minister’s spokesman said.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

Boris Johnson has sinus operation at London hospital

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had an operation on his sinuses under general anaesthetic

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

EU restarts legal action against UK in clash on Brexit bill

LONDON — The European Union is restarting legal proceedings against the U.K. as Brussels prepares for a drawn-out fight over London’s move to override part of the Brexit deal.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

PM’s spokesman apologises for ‘failings’ over lockdown party reports

The Downing Street press office repeatedly told journalists that no Covid regulations were broken during gatherings in No 10.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022