Labour Party

Gordon Brown: Murdoch's Sun Trying To "Become A Political Party"

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 11.04.2009 | Media


Another international leader has come out attacking a Rupert Murdoch-owned media outlet as a political operative. As the White House continues its wa...

The Sun Turns On Labour, Gordon Brown

The Sun | Posted 09.30.2009 | Media


At the 2005 election, we and our readers believed Labour had many failings but gave them one last chance over a lacklustre Tory party. They have ha...

Showdown in Brighton on British Troops in Afghanistan

Robert Naiman | Posted 11.10.2009 | World


Robert Naiman

If the British go, the pretense of an "international military coalition" likely will have to be largely abandoned, as Britain is the greatest non-U.S. contributor of troops.

Dear Britain: "Get Out of Afghanistan, So We Can Get Out"

Robert Naiman | Posted 10.22.2009 | World


Robert Naiman

Like the majority of Britons, the majority of Americans oppose the war in Afghanistan.

Decline Can Make Britain a Better Country

Alex Higgins | Posted 09.11.2009 | World


Alex Higgins

There is a distinct lack of enthusiasm for attempting to govern other parts of the world by force, let alone envy of the global superpower.

Sarah Palin: What the British Might Think...

Cedric Perrier | Posted 09.01.2009 | Politics


Cedric Perrier

Perhaps what America is observing is political opportunism in its freshest form. We see this a great deal in the new order of the entertainment industry: fame without responsibility.

UK and US Share Challenges to Transformational Government

Craig Newmark | Posted 08.16.2009 | World


Craig Newmark

In both countries, public servants have already been doing so, providing new means of customer service and engagement. It's slow-building, but real.

Bonfire of The Vanities: The Arrogance of British Politics

Cedric Perrier | Posted 07.17.2009 | World


Cedric Perrier

Politicians have long been fodder for the rabble-rousing editor of any tabloid, but when exactly did we stop respecting or appreciating those we elect to represent us in the legislative process?

The Three Ticking Time Bombs Under British Politics

Johann Hari | Posted 07.10.2009 | World


Johann Hari

In reality, Gordon Brown has failed because of a double-whammy: he has continued with lousy and unpopular right-wing policies, and he sells them appallingly.

Gordon Brown - Resign Now: Charlie Falconer

Times Online | Charlie Falconer | Posted 07.09.2009 | World


The Labour Party is disunited. The events surrounding the Cabinet reshuffle over the past few days could not have illustrated that more graphically. A...

Labour Party Suffers Worst Electoral Results In A Century, Britain PM Faces Showdown

AP | DAVID STRINGER | Posted 07.09.2009 | World


LONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday survived the most serious test of his leadership, offering his critics a humbling promise...

Brown Resignation Calls Go Unheeded

AP | DAVID STRINGER | Posted 07.06.2009 | World


LONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown battled desperately Friday to keep his job, ignoring demands to quit amid a flurry of Cabinet resig...

The Republican Choice: React or Modernize

William Bradley | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics


William Bradley

It's been a strange week for the Republican Party, with noisy events pushing the old-time religion, a speech urging a new moderation, and back-to-the-future reactions to Obama's friendly gestures to Chavez.

The Republican Party's Death Wish

Paul Jenkins | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

We have yet to hear a single realistic scenario from a top Republican that would outline how and when the country could move forward from its current meltdown.