Tag: Boris Johnson
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In Black & White…
The black is once again the target of white prejudice, if not violence and killings quite yet as in the United States.
February 21, 2020 -
Strategic Reshuffle
The Prime Minister is said to have bluntly told the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid of Pakistan origin, that he wanted much closer control of Treasury decisions.
February 15, 2020 -
After reshuffle, 3 Indian-origin MPs part of UK PM Boris Johnson cabinet
With this, there are now three MPs of Indian-origin in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Cabinet.
February 14, 2020 -
UK Ministers brace for post-Brexit cabinet reshuffle
The UK formally left the EU on January 31 and is now in a pre-agreed period of transition during which it is free to open up trade talks with countries around the world.
February 13, 2020 -
Boris Johnson appoints UK’s first ever female ambassador to US
Dame Karen will take up her post once her appointment has been formally agreed by Washington.
February 7, 2020 -
‘Brexit gone’, receding behind us’: UK PM Johnson in 1st major post Brexit speech
The UK formally left the EU on January 31 and is now in a pre-agreed period of transition during which it is free to open up trade talks with countries around the world.
February 4, 2020 -
Brexit: Thousands of protesters take to streets in Scotland after UK leaves European Union
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the issue was settled with a public vote that was held in 2014 when 55 per cent rejected independence.
February 2, 2020 -
UK formally exits European Union as Brexit comes into force
Britain left the European Union 43 months after the country voted for Brexit in a June 2016 referendum.
February 1, 2020 -
Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of new era’ as UK leaves EU
Brexit was originally scheduled for March 29, 2019, but was repeatedly delayed when MPs rejected a previous withdrawal agreement reached by the EU and former Prime Minister Theresa May.
January 31, 2020 -
‘UK at front of line for trade deal’, says Mike Pompeo
Pompeo said that he travelled to the UK to start the dialogue on an agreement as soon as possible.
January 31, 2020 -
India on target list for UK trade campaign as Brexit finally arrives
Mumbai is among 18 cities across 13 countries to be part of the drive, designed to push the message that Britain is now free to do its own new trade deals with countries around the world.
January 31, 2020 -
EU Parliament ratifies Withdrawal Agreement with UK
On Tuesday, the UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.
January 30, 2020 -
Historic Brexit vote in European Parliament set to approve on Wednesday
On Tuesday, the UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.
January 29, 2020 -
Boris Johnson unveils new fast-track visa scheme for scientists, researchers post brexit
Concerns about mass migration were a driving force in the 2016 campaign to leave the EU, and Johnson has promised to end the free movement with the bloc.
January 27, 2020 -
‘Fantastic moment’: UK PM Boris Johnson signs Brexit withdrawal deal
The UK leader signed the agreement in Downing Street, seated in front of two Union Jack flags, with European and British officials who had brought it from Brussels looking on.
January 25, 2020 -
House of Commons rejects changes to Brexit bill demanded by upper house
The bill, which ensures Britain leaves the EU on Jan. 31, will pass between the Houses until both sides agree on the wording. Once the process is finished, it will go to the palace for Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II.
January 23, 2020 -
Boris Johnson govt loses 1st parliamentary votes since election
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson led government has lost three votes in the House of Lords over its Brexit legislation, its first defeats since it was re-elected by a majority in the December 2019 general election. The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which paves the way for the UK to leave the EU with a …
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January 21, 2020