Boris Johnson

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 10, 2019 Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster (R) and deputy Nigel Dodds leave from 10 Downing Street in central London on September 10, 2019, where they met with Britain's Prime Minister. - Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party announced on October 17 it cannot support Boris Johnson's current Brexit plan, dealing a major blow to the British prime minister just hours before a crunch EU summit. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Belfast fears loss of power to Dublin

Northern Ireland’s unionists fear Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal will give the Republic of Ireland more power over the whole island.

Richard Ferguson

commentaryInquirer

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) gestures during an European Union Summit at European Union Headquarters in Brussels on October 17, 2019. (Photo by John THYS / AFP)

Boris disappoints, but there’s hope yet

It is not yet fair to conclude that Boris Johnson has raised the white flag.

Greg Sheridan

Talking PointLetters

Commons must accept Brexit deal

A mixture of chicanery, frustration and confusion in London.

Super Saturday explainerWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses a press conference during an European Union Summit at European Union Headquarters in Brussels on October 17, 2019. (Photo by THIERRY ROGE / Belga / AFP) / Belgium OUT

Brexit: What happens next?

Boris Johnson has scored a victory in securing a Brexit deal with the EU. But what happens when he puts it to MPs on Saturday?

Anne Barrowclough

Brexit dealWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses with French President Emmanuel Macron, right, during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, Thursday Oct. 17, 2019. Britain and the European Union reached a new tentative Brexit deal on Thursday, hoping to finally escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year negotiation. (Johanna Geron/Pool via AP)

How Boris’ Brexit deal differs from May’s

Much of Theresa May’s Brexit deal remains unchanged in Boris Johnson’s. But there are crucial differences.

Jacquelin Magnay

brexitWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) leaves from the rear of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 16, 2019. - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson briefed his ministers and key lawmakers on Wednesday on details of a Brexit deal taking shape in Brussels, while warning an agreement was still

Tense weekend ahead

Boris Johnson will spend the next 48 hours desperately selling his deal to MPs.

Jacquelin Magnay

commentaryWorld

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks out to greet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg before their meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

No lipstick on pig of a deal

At first blush, it looks like Boris Johnson has negotiated a poor deal with the EU. Whether it can get through parliament remains doubtful.

Greg Sheridan

brexitWorld

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 26, 2017 Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster (C) addresses the media, flanked by DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds (L), and DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson, outside 10 Downing Street in central London, following her meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May. - The fate of Boris Johnson's draft Brexit agreement now rests squarely with Arlene Foster -- a Northern Irish ultra-conservative whose father was shot in the head by the IRA. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

DUP looms as last hurdle

Negotiators for Boris Johnson were engaged in talks with the DUP on the Brexit deal the British PM has struck with Brussels.

Jacquelin Magnay

BREXITThe Times

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. The Queen's speech is expected to announce plans to end the free movement of EU citizens to the UK after Brexit, new laws on crime, health and the environment. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

EU’s deadline for Johnson

Boris Johnson told to make new concessions by 10am (AEDT) or there would be no deal this week.

Bruno Waterfield and Chris Smyth

CommentaryCommentary

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Cameron to blame

The former PM’s memoir is unconvincing. What comes across is phony remorse.

Troy Bramston

CommentaryWorld

Behind pomp, Boris a hostage of MPs

Parliament’s state opening is supposed to be a symbol of tradition and stability, but this ceremony shows how uncertain everything has become.

Rachel Sylvester

The Times

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel delivers her keynote speech on the third day of the annual Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Central convention complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 1, 2019. - Britain will be tabling its new proposals on a Brexit deal

Britain migrates to Aussie policy

The UK is planning an Australian-style system in which migrants are give extra points if they agree to live in unpopular areas.

Richard Ford

CUT & PASTECut & Paste

Britain’s PM and dad compete for gaffe of the day

A fascinating insight into a Christmas feast at the table of a go-getting political dynasty.

WORLD COMMENTARYWorld

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: In this handout image provided by the Irish Government Press Office British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) walks with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (R) in the grounds of Thornton Manor Hotel near Birkenhead on October 10, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by (Photo by Noel Mullen/ Irish Government Press Office via Getty Images)

Red line must be crossed

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar have made a joint statement making clear they haven’t given up on agreeing a deal just yet.

Katy Balls

Brexit breakthroughWorld

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: In this handout image provided by the Irish Government Press Office British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) shakes hands with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (L) inside Thornton Manor Hotel near Birkenhead on October 10, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by (Photo by Noel Mullen/ Irish Government Press Office via Getty Images)

UK, Ireland ‘see pathway’

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says a deal is possible by the end of October after crisis talks with Boris Johnson.

Jacquelin Magnay

world commentaryThe Times

Don’t expect world to come knocking

Leavers have high hopes of a closer transatlantic relationship but the US is hard-headed and self-interested.

Daniel FINKELSTEIN

BrexitWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) welcomes European Parliament president David Sassoli (R) to 10 Downing Street for a meeting in London on October 8, 2019. - Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union appeared to be on the verge of collapse on Tuesday, with Brussels accusing London of intransigence and threatening the bloc's future. (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES / AFP)

Talks on verge of collapse

Brexit talks between Britain and the EU were on the brink of collapse on Wednesday, with tit-for-tat claims of intransigence and sabotage.

AFP and The Times

Brexit dealWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to greet European Parliament president David Sassoli prior to a private meeting at 10 Downing Street for a meeting in London on October 8, 2019. - Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union appeared to be on the verge of collapse on Tuesday, with Brussels accusing London of intransigence and threatening the bloc's future. (Photo by Aaron Chown / AFP)

‘Overwhelmingly unlikely’

Boris Johnson will meet Irish PM Leo Varadkar later this week as Brexit talks stand on the brink of collapse.

Jacquelin Magnay

The Times

***BESTPIX*** WATFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 7: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to mental health professionals as he visits Watford General hospital on October 7, 2019 in Watford, England. The UK government has pledged billions for new hospital projects across England under plans devised up by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. (Photo by Peter Summers-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris vow is not serious: judge

Boris Johnson’s claim he will never write to the EU to request a Brexit delay should not be taken seriously, a court has been told.

Chris Smyth and Kieran Andrews

exclusivePolitics

Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham, left, and British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss hold a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Truss says she expects Britain will to strike a free trade deal with Australia within months of leaving the European Union. (AP Photos/Rod McGuirk)

Minister hits back at Gillard

Simon Birmingham has hit back at Julia Gillard after the former prime minister played down the benefits of a post-Brexit trade deal.

Richard Ferguson

RejexitWorld

A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) shows Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens to the questions of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after giving a statement on the governement's proposed Brexit deal in the House of Commons in central London on October 3, 2019. - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met his senior ministers on Thursday before setting out on a delicate mission to convince sceptical EU leaders to back his new Brexit plan. (Photo by HO / various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Boris may delay Brexit, court told

Boris Johnson has told a court he will request a Brexit delay if he fails to strike a deal by October 19.

Jacquelin Magnay and Bruno Waterfield

The Times

TOPSHOT - Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) acknowledges the applause from Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid (L) and members of his cabinet as he leaves after delivering his keynote speech to delegates on the final day of the annual Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Central convention complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 2, 2019. - Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to unveil his plan for a new Brexit deal at his Conservative party conference Wednesday, warning the EU it is that or Britain leaves with no agreement this month. Downing Street said Johnson would give details of a

EU keeps Johnson guessing

Boris Johnson’s chances of a new Brexit deal are hanging by a thread after EU leaders withheld approval for formal negotiations.

Francis Elliott and Bruno Waterfield

commentaryPolitics

PM’s powerful rhetoric

Scott Morrison has defined the type of globalisation he does not like.

Greg Sheridan

ExplainerThe Times

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledges the applause from Britain's Scotland Secretary Alister Jack (2L), Britain's Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Theresa Villiers (3L), Britain's Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock (4L) and other members of his cabinet as he leaves after delivering his keynote speech to delegates on the final day of the annual Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Central convention complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 2, 2019. - Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to unveil his plan for a new Brexit deal at his Conservative party conference Wednesday, warning the EU it is that or Britain leaves with no agreement this month. Downing Street said Johnson would give details of a

How will Boris’ Brexit plan work?

Boris Johnson’s plan to get a Brexit deal over the line is a mix of concessions, red lines and fudge.

Oliver Wright

brexitWorld

TOPSHOT - Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers his keynote speech to delegates on the final day of the annual Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Central convention complex, in Manchester, north-west England on October 2, 2019. - Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to unveil his plan for a new Brexit deal at his Conservative party conference Wednesday, warning the EU it is that or Britain leaves with no agreement this month. Downing Street said Johnson would give details of a

Take it or leave it: Brexit deal

Boris Johnson has presented the EU with a ‘final’ proposal in order to secure a Brexit deal.

Jacquelin Magnay

Brexit shamblesWorld

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares his keynote speech, that he is due to deliver to delegates at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019. Johnson is scheduled to deliver his keynote speech to the party's annual conference on Wednesday. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool via AP)

Boris’ new plan ‘kamikaze’

Boris Johnson is accused of launching an EU showdown to force a no-deal Brexit.

Bruno Waterfield and Oliver Wright

The Times

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a thumb up after Sajid Javid, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Block Brexit delay: Johnson to EU

Prime minister asks EU to rule out Article 50 extension. MPs face choice between deal or no deal this month.

Francis Elliott and Steven Swinford

The Times

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson walking outside at the Conservative Party Conference on September 29, 2019 in Manchester, England. Despite Parliament voting against a government motion to award a recess, Conservative Party Conference still goes ahead. Parliament will continue with its business for the duration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Europe’s verdict looms

Boris Johnson will know the European Union’s verdict on his plans for a Brexit deal by the end of next week.

Claims against PMWorld

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Boris ‘squeezed thighs’

British PM Boris Johnson has denied pinching the thighs of women on either side of him at a private lunch in 1999.

Anne Barrowclough

Tory Party conferenceWorld

***BESTPIX*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Prime Minister, Boris Johnson leaves his hotel for the Andrew Marr Show on September 29, 2019 in Manchester, England. Despite Parliament voting against a government motion to award a recess, Conservative Party Conference still goes ahead. Parliament will continue with its business for the duration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

‘I’m a model of restraint’

Boris Johnson ignored pleas to restrain rhetoric as Tory MPs gathered for their party conference.

Jacquelin Magnay

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