Theresa May
Opinion
World politics
If we get the leaders we deserve, it’s time for an urgent rethink
With a few notable exceptions, the free world is suffering from an eclipse of political star power.
- by Nick Bryant
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UK politics
‘I’m happy with that’: British PM Boris Johnson survives bid to oust him
The British PM appealed to colleagues with promises of tax cuts and a major economic package next week, and warned there was no one with an “alternative vision”.
- by Rob Harris
Australia’s above-average sexism highlighted in global report
The research led by two former female PMs, showed almost one-third of those globally surveyed believe that traditional masculinity is under threat while more than one-quarter said that feminism does more harm than good.
- by Latika Bourke and Rachael Dexter
With all eyes on China, Putin seized his opportunity, Theresa May tells Julia Gillard
Former UK prime minister Theresa May and Australia’s former leader Julia Gillard debated the rise of strongman politics in “a world of absolutism”.
- by Latika Bourke
Theresa May urges Australia to do more on tackling climate change
Former UK PM acknowledges Australia relies heavily on its mining and resources sector but warns the future of the planet depends on nations leading the charge on climate action.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Boris Johnson to reunite with veteran Australian political strategist to save job
The British PM will turn to his longtime ally, Lynton Crosby, to help save his leadership in the wake of the ‘Partygate’ scandal.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
Political leadership
Boris Johnson left dangling as Britain fumes over Downing Street parties
Ask any Brit to conjure up their most vivid image of Boris Johnson and chances are it would be his stunt-gone-wrong during the London Olympics. Now, almost 10 years later, his career hangs by a far more tenuous wire.
- by Paola Totaro
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
A nation in the dock: Britain faces up to heavy cost of its pandemic failures
While many leaders will be judged to have not done as badly as Trump, why did so many Western nations fail so badly in the face of the coronavirus pandemic?
- by Paul Nuki
UK conservatives' action on climate change 'stuff of dreams', NSW Premier tells Theresa May
The UK Conservative Party's unified and effective climate policy is an example to all centre-right governments, Gladys Berejiklian has told Theresa May.
- by Nick O'Malley
Boris Johnson signals retreat on Huawei amid backlash on Chinese investment
Internal opposition to the British PM continues to grow, with calls for a tougher response to China on human rights abuses.
- by Latika Bourke
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