Tough questions for British PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces tough questions during a weekly Q and A session in the U.K. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has the latest edition of London Calling.
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"London Calling": Brits brace for coronavirus
As people in Britain brace for the spread of coronavirus, CBS News contributor Simon Bates reflects on hospital preparedness, possible food shortages ... and a curious sense of wartime déjà vu. (This video reflects the opinions and views of Simon Bates only, not CBS News.)
Simon Bates presents "London Calling"
Simon Bates weighs the candidates in next week's UK general election. Britain faces a stark choice: Labor candidate Jeremy Corbyn or conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. All this is happening against the backdrop of Britain's national stomachache: Brexit.
World headlines: Sydney smothered in smoke
In today's world headlines: Thick smoke from bushfires chokes Sydney, Australia. Alleged WhatsApp child abuse group members have been arrested in 11 countries. And British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recreated a scene from the movie "Love Actually" in an ad to promote Brexit. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup.
London Calling: U.K.'s coronavirus U-turn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has a huge parliamentary majority of 80 seats. That makes CBS News contributor Simon Bates wonder: Why does it keep flip-flopping when it comes under fire? (Simon Bates' views are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of CBS.)
Could the U.K.'s Boris Johson get along with Joe Biden?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Trump have a good relationship. So what if Joe Biden takes over? Almost certainly, says CBS News contributor Simon Bates in this week's "London Calling."
Simon Bates presents London Calling
It's a case of the grade, the bad and the ugly in England, where a huge row has broken out over children's education in the era of coronavirus. CBS News contributor Simon Bates takes a look at what he deems "an unholy mess."
Around 1,000 cyclists lay down in the streets of central London to protest traffic conditions that have killed 14 riders this year. Drivers say they aren't always to blame, claiming some cyclists don't follow the road rules
Around 1,000 cyclists lay down in the streets of central London to protest traffic conditions that have killed 14 riders this year. Drivers say they aren't always to blame, claiming some cyclists don't follow the road rules. Alphonso Van Marsh reports.
Simon Bates presents London Calling
CBS contributor Simon Bates looks north of the border with admiration at the Scottish First Minister's straight talking throughout the war on the virus, and to the Antipodes, where Jacinda Ardern's calm stewardship has made New Zealand a success story.
Simon Bates presents London Calling
U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson's plan of a "Global Britain" is struggling under the coronavirus. But as CBS News contributor Simon Bates observes, the pandemic is only the latest challenge for Johnson's international post-Brexit ambitions, as the past couple of years have seen one bilateral relationship after another deteriorate. (Note: the views expressed in this piece belong to Simon Bates and does not necessarily reflect those of CBS.)
U.K. report on Russian election meddling
A new report from the British Parliament says the government did not do a sufficient job at investigating alleged Russian election meddling during the 2014 Scottish referendum and the 2016 Brexit vote. CBS News' Mark Phillips has the details.
Simon Bates presents "London Calling"
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits that U.K. officials did not fully grasp the severity of the coronavirus pandemic as it got underway. CBS News contributor Simon Bates breaks down the government’s response to the crisis on this week’s "London Calling.” (Bates' opinions are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of CBSN.)
"London Calling": Boris Johnson's coronavirus response
In this edition of "London Calling," Simon Bates says: "The knives are out for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Why didn't he get a grip on the virus in February, before it spread across this country?" (Bates' opinions are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of CBSN.)
U.K. releases long-delayed report on Russian election meddling
No smoking gun to prove Moscow meddled, but the parliamentary committee does take the government to task for failing to address the problem earlier.
England reopens pubs as infection rates drop
Britain is slowly reopening businesses as coronavirus infection rates drop. But many are resuming with extra caution and improved safety measures to prevent further lockdowns. Roxana Saberi reports.
England's pubs reopen as officials warn it is not "risk-free"
While new infections are declining in the United Kingdom, the country still has the highest death toll in Europe.
Israeli PM criticized for annexation push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism from leaders at home and abroad over his push to annex Palestinian-held territory in the West Bank. Dan Raviv of Newsday joined CBSN to explain what's happening.
Thousands ignore health warnings to flock to U.K. beaches
Officials were forced to issue a "major incident" after half a million people ignored social distancing warnings.
UK leader says England's coronavirus lockdown will ease on July 4
"Today we can say our long national hibernation is beginning to come to an end," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament.
U.K. leader and police condemn "appalling" killing of George Floyd
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he understands protests, but declines call to critique Trump as police chiefs urge "justice and accountability."
Boris Johnson's adviser urged to resign
Dominic Cummings, a senior adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is being accused of defying the U.K.'s nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Now, the public is calling on him to resign. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more on the situation in this edition of "London Calling."
Top U.K. adviser refuses to resign in pandemic scandal
There are growing calls in Britain for Dominic Cummings, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top adviser, to resign after he apparently broke the country's lockdown restrictions to drive from London to his parents' home in northeastern England in March. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Scandal escalates over top U.K. official's COVID lockdown travel
PM Boris Johnson says his senior aide "acted reasonably" traveling 600 miles with his sick family, but a government official just quit over it.
Controversies at outset of Trump's U.K. visit
President Trump and the first lady are getting a royal welcome in London for their state visit. However, the president's recent comments about Brexit, London's mayor, and Meghan Markle have already sparked controversy. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN from Buckingham Palace with the latest.
Boris Johnson dodges questions on character
Boris Johnson has been accused of avoiding scrutiny, with the questions becoming more personal on Saturday after police were called to his home. He and former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt are two of the finalists to become the leader of Britain's Conservative party -- and become the next prime minister. BBC News political correspondent Vicki Young reports.
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