The Irish Times

Taliban seizes ground across Afghanistan ahead of US troop withdrawal

US and UK warn citizens to leave as Islamist militants capture at least two provincial capitals

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 17:21

British government investigating Hancock CCTV footage leak

UK health secretary resigned in wake of video showing him kissing aide in his office

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 18:44

Bob Geldof: ‘The English are a fascinating people but have never understood Ireland’

‘I owe practically everything to England,’ says Geldof. Its people ‘are essentially anarchic’

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 22:26

Coronavirus: British government urged to close schools as fourth person dies

People with colds or minor infections may be asked to self-isolate to delay spread of virus

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 20:27

Irish musicians angry at being called ‘minor gangsters’ by Rory Stewart

Labour’s three most senior black female MPs accused Rory Stewart of racism and bias

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 12:03

Boris Johnson’s attempt to call election is thwarted by MPs

British PM suffers multiple setbacks as MPs also pass Bill to block a no-deal Brexit

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 22:54

Rory Stewart: I was sacked from the Tories by text message

Former minister says other MPs wanted to block no-deal but were convinced to back PM

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 08:15

Brexit: Johnson expected to call October election if defeated in Commons

Government sources say UK prime minister will go to the people if MPs vote to block no-deal departure

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:58

Hammond warns Johnson against ‘betraying’ Brexit referendum

Former chancellor critical of ‘unelected’ saboteurs ‘pulling strings’ of UK government

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 11:25

Boris Johnson all smiles amid biggest cabinet bloodbath in British history

Less than two hours after PM walked into Downing Street, 17 ministers had quit or been sacked

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 20:00

Javid chancellor, Raab foreign secretary in new Johnson cabinet

‘The buck stops here,’ new prime minister Boris Johnson says as he culls May’s cabinet

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 19:15

Brexit: MPs narrow Johnson’s no-deal room for manoeuvre

Amendment ensures House of Commons will be sitting at ‘crucial time for our country’

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 03:00

Whip-defying UK ministers will not be disciplined by May

Hammond, Clark, Gauke and Stewart among those who ignored voting instruction

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 20:33

Boris Johnson says ministers must sign up to no-deal Brexit

Favourite in race to be next British PM says EU exit without deal a ‘very small possibility’

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 19:13

Tory leadership race comes down to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt

Michael Gove eliminated by just two votes in fifth and final round of voting

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 20:32

Boris Johnson skips Gove psychodrama to face ideal opponent

Few doubt Tory frontrunner’s supporters voted to ensure Jeremy Hunt emerged

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 19:53

Boris Johnson’s shiftiness raises suspicions of hardline Brexiteers

Retreat from firm commitment on Brexit date leaves Johnson exposed to attack

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 20:36

Tory leadership race nears run-off as Rory Stewart eliminated

MPs to pick Boris Johnson challenger on Thursday as Stewart finishes last in third round

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 19:47

Boris Johnson’s main opponent ... Boris Johnson

Leadership debate TV review: In a wily tactic, Johnson pretended he wasn’t a politician at all

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 15:46

Limitations of Tory hopefuls on full display in ill-tempered debate

Rory Stewart is emerging as the only candidate with a chance of defeating Boris Johnson

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 22:27

Boris Johnson in commanding lead ahead of third Conservative ballot

Five leadership contenders rule out calling a general election before Britain leaves EU

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 22:26

Five line out for Tory leadership debate after Raab is eliminated

Boris Johnson got 126 votes in second round of voting, 80 ahead of nearest rival

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 20:38

Tory rivals turn on Rory Stewart as campaign gathers pace

Insurgent candidate questioned over possible MI6 past as leadership push gains ground

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:58

Majority of Tory members would give up Northern Ireland for Brexit, poll shows

Conservatives in YouGov poll say they would prefer break-up of union to failing to leave EU

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 12:45

Tory leadership race: Matt Hancock declares for Boris Johnson

Backing of Europhile health secretary is big boost for frontrunner to replace Theresa May

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 15:15

Johnson’s rivals scrap for second place as frontrunner stays under cover

Hunt ahead among public endorsements from MPs in race to join Johnson on final ballot

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 12:46

Rory Stewart takes centre stage as Tories play politics in TV debate

To deal or not to deal is the question as live event becomes ‘Hamlet’ without the prince

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 01:00

Conservative contenders clash over Brexit during leadership debate

Rory Stewart accused his rivals of engaging in ‘a competition of machismo’

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 22:42

Boris Johnson faces an uncomfortable spotlight on the road to No 10

Dublin and Brussels are hoping for a ‘Nixon in China’ moment from Tory frontrunner

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 05:00

Irish Times view on the Tory party leadership: Boris Johnson is evading his way to victory

For the sake of his party, his country and its neighbours, frontrunner must face greater scrutiny

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 00:05

Threat of no-deal Brexit ‘like shooting your foot off’

Confederation of British Industry dismisses negotiating tactic of Tory leadership hopefuls

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 08:08

Tory drugs, Uber air taxis and fashion retail bright spots

Planet Business: Political buccaneers and a reflective billionaire take centre stage

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 05:00

First round win leaves Johnson on course to be next PM

Former UK foreign secretary secures resounding early victory in Tory leadership race

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 19:58

Boris Johnson tops poll in first round of Conservative race

Mark Harper, Esther McVey and Andrea Leadsom eliminated from contest to succeed May

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 19:25