UK PM Boris Johnson compares himself to 'The Hulk'. Watch video to know more.

UK PM Boris Johnson compares himself to 'The Hulk'

Lords pass a bill to stop No-Deal Brexit.

Another Setback for Boris Johnson

UK PM Boris Johnson want snap election on October 15. Parliament will vote on early election next week. Watch this video to know more.

UK Parliament to vote on snap polls

Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi demanded Johnson apologise for the language he used regarding Muslim women in a 2018 newspaper column. Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson criticised Johnson for his failure to apologise in response to Dhesi and and for his "carelessness with language".

Tanmanjeet Singh takes Johnson to task, demands apology from Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed on Wednesday, September 4 to win the approval of enough lawmakers to go ahead with his plan to hold an early election. He needed to win the backing of at least 434 lawmakers, but only 298 voted in favour of an election while 56 voted against. The opposition Labour Party instructed its lawmakers to abstain on the vote.

UK PM faces two setbacks in one day

British lawmakers defeated Boris Johnson in parliament on Tuesday in a bid to prevent him taking Britain out of the EU without a divorce agreement, prompting the prime minister to announce that he would immediately push for a snap election. Watch this video to know more.

Boris Johnson loses first key vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday (September 2) he did not want an election, as he called on lawmakers not to vote for a further delay to Brexit. Lawmakers plan to try to seize parliamentary time on Wednesday (September 3) to pass legislation which would force Johnson to ask for an extension to Britain's exit from the European Union. Britain will leave the bloc on October 31 without a deal unless an agreement is struck with the EU and ratified by the British parliament, or legislation is passed to delay or revoke the departure notice.

UK PM Boris Johnson threatens a snap election

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave an ultimatum to his lawmakers to support his Brexit plan. If they won't support then he will conduct snap elections. Watch this video to know more.

UK PM gave ultimatum to his lawmakers to support his Brexit plan, Snap election if no support

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New UK PM faces blow in By-Elections. Johnson wants Brexit with or without a deal on October 31

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New UK PM faces blow in By-Elections. Johnson wants Brexit with or without a deal on October 31.

Britain's Boris Johnson faces his first test at the ballot box Thursday in a by-election that could reduce his parliamentary majority to just one, as his new government vowed to double funding for a possible no-deal &nbsp;Brexit.

Finance minister Sajid Javid announced Wednesday an extra £2.1 billion ($2.6 billion, 2.3 billion euros) to prepare for leaving without an agreement, with a parliamentary showdown looming when MPs return from their summer recess in September.&nbsp;

The extra cash will be used to launch a public information campaign and "accelerate preparations at the border, support business readiness and ensure the supply of critical medicines," a government statement said.

John McDonnell, the finance spokesman of the main opposition Labour Party branded it an "appalling waste of taxpayers' cash" and Labour MP Meg Hillier, who heads parliament's spending watchdog, said it would probe how the money was being spent.

Johnson's Brexit plan could also become harder to enact as his governing Conservative Party looks set to lose the Welsh seat of Brecon and Radnorshire to a pro-Europe candidate on Thursday.

He is already facing strong opposition in the 650-seat parliament to his plan to take Britain out of the European Union without a deal if necessary on October 31 amid fears of the severe economic fallout.

Victory for the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats in Brecon would embolden those opposition MPs and some Conservatives who have pledged to do whatever it takes to stop such a "no-deal" departure.

Brexit party challenge

Thursday's by-election was called after former Conservative MP Chris Davies was forced out, following his conviction for making false expenses claims.

He insists it was an honest mistake and is standing again, but polling points to a win for the Lib Dems, who have previously held the seat.

Number Cruncher Politics, a polling consultancy, put the Lib Dems on 43 per cent, the Conservatives on 28 per cent, Nigel Farage's Brexit party on 20 per cent and Labour on eight per cent.

However, another Wales-wide survey by YouGov published this week gave an unexpected boost to the Conservatives, which experts attributed to a modest "Boris bounce".

Brecon and Radnorshire voted 52 per cent to leave the European Union in the 2016 vote - echoing the UK-wide result.

Johnson, a leading Brexit campaigner in the referendum, made a low-key visit on Tuesday to meet Davies.

He urged voters not to defect to the Brexit Party, which has been capitalising on the political deadlock over Britain's EU departure.

"The Brexit party cannot deliver Brexit, only the Conservatives can," Johnson said, adding that the Lib Dems "will do everything they can to stop Brexit".

In European elections in May, the Brexit Party won 31 per cent of the vote, pushing the Conservatives into fifth place with just nine per cent.

The pro-European Welsh nationalists and Green party are not fielding candidates in Brecon to avoid splitting the anti-Brexit vote.

'Political need'

Johnson says he wants an EU divorce deal but argues the terms negotiated by his predecessor Theresa May - which parliament has rejected three times - are unacceptable.

EU leaders have repeatedly said the existing deal is the only one on the table, with both sides' stances appearing increasingly entrenched.

Fears Britain was heading into a disorderly split with its closest trading partner sent the pound to new two-year lows against the dollar and the euro this week.

Johnson's no-deal cash boost will fund a Europe-wide media blitz, including adverts in major continental newspapers, aimed at convincing EU governments Britain is serious about leaving without a deal, Politico reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, analysts questioned how much of the funding was new and whether it would actually be spent in the next 91 days before the Brexit deadline.

"What has changed, of course, is the political need to be seen to be ramping up preparation," The Times newspaper's Oliver Wright wrote in an analysis.

"When the dust settles, what is allocated and what has been spent maybe two very different figures."

Britain's Boris Johnson faces his first test at the ballot box Thursday in a by-election that could reduce his parliamentary majority to just one, as his new government vowed to double funding for a possible no-deal Brexit.

Britain's Boris Johnson faces his first test at the ballot box Thursday in a by-election that could reduce his parliamentary majority to just one, as his new government vowed to double funding for a possible no-deal Brexit. Finance minister Sajid Javid announced Wednesday an extra £2.1 billion ($2.6 billion, 2.3 billion euros) to prepare for leaving without an agreement, with a parliamentary showdown looming when MPs return from their summer recess in September. The extra cash will be used to launch a public information campaign and "accelerate preparations at the border, support business readiness and ensure the supply of critical medicines," a government statement said. John McDonnell, the finance spokesman of the main opposition Labour Party branded it an "appalling waste of taxpayers' cash" and Labour MP Meg Hillier, who heads parliament's spending watchdog, said it would probe how the money was being spent. Johnson's Brexit plan could also become harder to enact as his governing Conservative Party looks set to lose the Welsh seat of Brecon and Radnorshire to a pro-Europe candidate on Thursday. He is already facing strong opposition in the 650-seat parliament to his plan to take Britain out of the European Union without a deal if necessary on October 31 amid fears of the severe economic fallout. Victory for the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats in Brecon would embolden those opposition MPs and some Conservatives who have pledged to do whatever it takes to stop such a "no-deal" departure. Brexit party challenge Thursday's by-election was called after former Conservative MP Chris Davies was forced out, following his conviction for making false expenses claims. He insists it was an honest mistake and is standing again, but polling points to a win for the Lib Dems, who have previously held the seat. Number Cruncher Politics, a polling consultancy, put the Lib Dems on 43 per cent, the Conservatives on 28 per cent, Nigel Farage's Brexit party on 20 per cent and Labour on eight per cent. However, another Wales-wide survey by YouGov published this week gave an unexpected boost to the Conservatives, which experts attributed to a modest "Boris bounce". Brecon and Radnorshire voted 52 per cent to leave the European Union in the 2016 vote - echoing the UK-wide result. Johnson, a leading Brexit campaigner in the referendum, made a low-key visit on Tuesday to meet Davies. He urged voters not to defect to the Brexit Party, which has been capitalising on the political deadlock over Britain's EU departure. "The Brexit party cannot deliver Brexit, only the Conservatives can," Johnson said, adding that the Lib Dems "will do everything they can to stop Brexit". In European elections in May, the Brexit Party won 31 per cent of the vote, pushing the Conservatives into fifth place with just nine per cent. The pro-European Welsh nationalists and Green party are not fielding candidates in Brecon to avoid splitting the anti-Brexit vote. 'Political need' Johnson says he wants an EU divorce deal but argues the terms negotiated by his predecessor Theresa May - which parliament has rejected three times - are unacceptable. EU leaders have repeatedly said the existing deal is the only one on the table, with both sides' stances appearing increasingly entrenched. Fears Britain was heading into a disorderly split with its closest trading partner sent the pound to new two-year lows against the dollar and the euro this week. Johnson's no-deal cash boost will fund a Europe-wide media blitz, including adverts in major continental newspapers, aimed at convincing EU governments Britain is serious about leaving without a deal, Politico reported. Meanwhile, analysts questioned how much of the funding was new and whether it would actually be spent in the next 91 days before the Brexit deadline. "What has changed, of course, is the political need to be seen to be ramping up preparation," The Times newspaper's Oliver Wright wrote in an analysis. "When the dust settles, what is allocated and what has been spent maybe two very different figures."

UK PM boosts no-deal Brexit spending ahead of local election test

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Three Politicians Of Indian Origin Get Significant Position In Boris Johnson's Cabinet UK's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to deliver his promises with a brand new team. And that team comprises of many members of Indian origin. Palki brings a profile of the three Indian-origin British cabinet members.

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Similarities & Differences Between U.S. President Donald Trump & U.K.'s Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A dodgy reputation with facts, controversies, allegations of adultery, stance against immigration, protectionism, even 'striking' hair colours; the U.S. President Trump & U.K.'s Prime Minister Johnson have striking similarities. But there are sharp dissimilarities too. Palki compares & contrasts Trump and Johnson

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Johnson’s first foray into journalism was in 1987 when he acquired a job at The Times through a family connection. He was fired shortly thereafter for making up a quote in a story about Edward II.

Gravitas: From sacked journalist to UK PM

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Boris Johnson wins the tory leadership race. Johnson will succeed Theresa May as UK's PM. US President Donald Trump congratulated Johnson for the win. Watch this video to know more.

Donald Trump: They call Johnson 'Britain-Trump'

Boris Johnson wins the tory leadership race. Johnson will succeed Theresa May as UK's PM. Controversial Tory leader, Brexit Cheerleader and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will take over from Theresa May as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson defeated his rival Jeremy Hunt.

Boris Johnson to succeed Theresa May as new UK PM

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Boris Johnson Wins The Tory Leadership Race. Johnson Will Succeed Theresa May As UK's PM Controversial Tory leader, Brexit Cheerleader and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will take over from Theresa May as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson defeated his rival Jeremy Hunt. Palki sums up the development

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"Let's get going now," Johnson says, listing a number of technological accomplishments he wants to achieve addressing the media after taking over as the UK PM. Watch full video to know more.

Boris Johnson delivers first speech as UK Prime Minister

Watch: Newly-elected British PM Boris Johnson arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet Queen Elizabeth II and officially taking over office from Theresa May. Watch full video to know more.

Newly elected UK PM Boris Johnson arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet Queen

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Ivanka Trump, White House advisor and daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, she tweeted her congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the next prime minister of the "United Kingston". US President Donald Trump later deleted the tweet, replacing it with the correct spelling of the United Kingdom. Watch this video to know more.

Ivanka Trump congratulates next PM of United 'Kingston'

Donald Trump praises Britain's incoming prime minister on Tuesday, saying that he is a 'good man' who 'will get [Brexit] done'. Watch full video to know more.

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