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As Brexit Throws UK Gov’t in Turmoil, ‘We See Only the Shadows’ of What is Really Happening

Prof. John Weeks talks about what is behind the Brexit maneuvering that has led to Boris Johnson’s and David Davis’s resignations from Theresa May’s cabinet…

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President’s UK Visit ‘An Opportunity for British People to Unite’ Against Trump

President Trump’s visit to the UK caused important upheavals both in British politics and society, when over 250,000 took to the streets against his visit….

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How Do You Confront Prime Minister Boris Johnson?

Labor MP Chris Williamson talks about how to combat the austerity and right-wing policies of Johnson, and says people should stop worrying about Brexit Subscribe…

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Uncertainty Looms Over Boris Johnson’s Response to Iranian Seizure of British Tanker

Could Trump and Bolton push Britain out of the Iran nuclear treaty? Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi discusses whether Boris Johnson could act as the U.S.’s errand boy…

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Johnson’s Brexit Mess Now a “Constitutional Crisis”

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to undermine parliament and the Brexit process by temporarily suspending parliament, but now a court has ruled that the…

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Johnson Shuts Down Parliament to Help Ensure No-Deal Brexit

The Nation Editor D.D. Guttenplan walks through the political intricacies of the current “coup” in Britain and analyzes the political and economic consequences of the…

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What is the Future of the Labour Party?

The Nation’s Rachel Shabi analyzes why Labour was crushed in the last election. She also explores what this says about the future of political struggle…

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Where is the Outrage Over British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Book, ’72 Virgins’?

Marc Steiner and Moshe Machover discuss why the lack of outrage over Johnson’s book is so concerning. Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Audio Engineer: Taylor Hebden…

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All Is Not Lost for Labour

British activist Tariq Ali argues that Labour’s strategy was deeply flawed, but turmoil will follow Boris Johnson despite the large Conservative victory. Director/Video Editor: Will…

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Brexit Won’t Deliver What Conservatives Promised

The Johnson government said leaving the EU would allow the UK to regain its sovereignty so it can apply higher labor and environmental standards, but…

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Boris Johnson Hospitalized With COVID-19 After Dismissing Its Threat

Journalist Rachel Shabi discusses Britain’s botched response to the coronavirus pandemic, the precarious state of the underfunded NHS, and whether new Labour leader Keir Starmer…

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Labour Party Plot Against Corbyn Revealed

Newly-elected leader Keir Starmer promised to investigate the evidence that senior party members actively undermined Jeremy Corbyn even at the cost of weakening Labour in…

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