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With a New Leader, Poland Prepares for a Course Change in Europe

Prime Minister Donald Tusk is sworn in and vows to try to invigorate flagging European support for Ukraine and push…

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Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote…

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Sunak, Take 3: Why Britain’s leader is on His 3rd Political Makeover

Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle was a bold attempt to win back more moderate Conservatives. But it could backfire, analysts said.

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Cameron’s Return Relies on a Procedure That’s Unusual, but Not Unprecedented

One distinctive feature of Britain’s political system is that ministers are required to hold a seat in Parliament to propose…

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At a Time of War, Cameron Brings Experience but Also a Checkered Past

For a politician who has tried to define himself as a change agent, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s appointment of David…

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Best Time to Hold a Political Conference? Right After Your Party Wins Big.

Just ask Britain’s opposition Labour party.

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It’s By-election Day in the U.K. What Does That Mean?

Three seats in Parliament recently occupied by Conservatives are up for grabs in an election that may show which way…

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Boris Johnson Faces New Indignity as He Awaits Vote in U.K. Parliament

The former prime minister may lose his pass to Parliament, another stinging blow from the fallout of lockdown-breaking parties during…

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Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords

The former prime minister tried to elevate some lawmakers, as British leaders do when they leave office. But three didn’t…

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It’s Not Going Well for Britain’s New Prime Minister

LONDON — Rishi Sunak, Britain’s prime minister, has a plan for the new year. In a speech in early January,…

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