Nigel Farage rebrands Brexit Party to challenge U.K.'s COVID-19 lockdown

"The debate over how to respond to COVID is becoming even more toxic than that over Brexit," Farage said.

• Nov 2, 2020

U.K. sets Brexit trade talks deadline

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that if the U.K. and the EU cannot reach a Brexit trade agreement, he will "move on" and work to secure individual deals with each EU member state. As the latest round of negotiations gets underway, the government is reported to be planning a new law which could affect special arrangements for Northern Ireland. BBC News political editor Laura Kuenssberg has this special report for CBSN.

• Sep 8, 2020
• 3:00

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.

• Dec 5, 2019
• 2:10

WorldView: Deadly storm hits Spain, and more

A storm has killed at least 13 people in northeastern Spain. Puerto Ricans brave the rain to protest their new governor. And EU leaders formally sign the Brexit agreement. Ian Lee rounds up the latest world headlines from London.

• Jan 24, 2020
• 2:20

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.)

• Aug 1, 2020
• 2:52

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.

• Jul 21, 2020
• 1:57

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.

• May 26, 2020
• 8:13

London Calling: Theresa May's future in doubt

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing increasing pressure to resign amid the ongoing chaos over Brexit. CBS News contributor Simon Bates reports from London for this week's London Calling.

• May 23, 2019
• 2:27

U.K. PM May to resign amid Brexit backlash

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will resign on June 7 after a mutiny from her own party over her handling of Brexit, Britain's divorce from the European Union. May made the announcement outside her 10 Downing Street office in London.

• May 24, 2019
• 5:39

Theresa May to resign after Brexit failures

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will resign in two weeks after continued failures to negotiate a Brexit deal between Parliament and the European Union. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips joined CBSN to break down what this could mean for Brexit.

• May 24, 2019
• 5:40

EU elections: Brexit battle lines being drawn

Election results Sunday night could send Britain deeper into political crisis ahead of a new Brexit deadline. Voters favored populist and nationalist parties that want a weaker European Union. Ian Lee reports.

• May 27, 2019
• 2:22

Populist parties make gains in EU elections

In European Union parliamentary elections, the traditional centrist coalition lost its majority while far-right and far-left populist parties made gains. Politico Europe's political editor Ryan Heath joins CBSN to explain the biggest takeaways.

• May 28, 2019
• 6:15

European elections reveal rise of populism

Election results for the European Parliament reveal a polarized continent, with far-right and far-left parties making gains. British historian Adam Tooze spoke with CBSN about the rise in nationalism around the world.

• May 28, 2019
• 8:37

Trump prepares for UK state visit

President Trump is heading to the U.K. for a state visit, where he will meet with Queen Elizabeth II, British politicians and commemorate 75 years since the D-Day landings. The trip comes as Mr. Trump has made controversial remarks on Brexit and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. CBSN royal contributor Victoria Arbiter joins CBSN with what to expect during the international visit.

• Jun 2, 2019
• 7:40

Trump faces criticism ahead of UK trip

President Trump flies to London on Sunday night where he will spend much Monday at Buckingham Palace. Mr. Trump is already facing criticism for what he said about the American member of the royal family. Weija Jiang reports.

• Jun 2, 2019
• 1:42

Trump arrives at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth welcomed President and Mrs. Trump to Buckingham Palace Monday, the first of a series of ceremonial events. The president faces protests in London from a slice of the British public and some members of parliament, who are already in the middle of turmoil over Brexit. Roya Nikkhah, royal correspondent for the Sunday Times of London, joins "CBS This Morning" from Buckingham Palace.

• Jun 3, 2019
• 6:31

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.

• Jun 3, 2019
• 7:03

Theresa May steps down as party leader

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is stepping down as leader of the Conservative party. She will remain as a caretaker Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. BBC political reporter Jessica Parker joins CBSN AM to discuss the next steps.

• Jun 7, 2019
• 5:05

Meet Brexit campaigners Led By Donkeys

This Fourth of July weekend, the country the U.S. broke away from is struggling with its own independence issues -- specifically, how to leave the European Union. Three years after the Brexit vote, Britain is no closer to agreeing to a deal. A group of four campaigners in London, Led By Donkeys, has taken it upon themselves to launch a passionate plea to remain in Europe, shining a very public spotlight on the politicians who promised Brexit would be easy. Debora Patta reports.

• Jul 6, 2019
• 3:56

Brits wonder if Trump will back them up post-Brexit

On its way out of the European Union, the U.K. may need its old friend to lend a hand. But as Simon Bates says in this week's "London Calling," the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister must be worried about how much help President Trump will give.

• Jul 17, 2019
• 2:08

Boris Johnson to be UK's new prime minister

A new British prime minister has been chosen. Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson will officially replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday. Charlie D'Agata reports from London.

• Jul 23, 2019
• 16:46

Boris Johnson selected as UK prime minister

Boris Johnson has been selected by the Conservative Party to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. He's vowing to get Brexit accomplished by October 31, with or without a deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from London to take us through the latest developments.

• Jul 23, 2019
• 7:22

Boris Johnson the next British prime minister

The next British prime minister will be Boris Johnson, who will be tasked with finding a solution to Brexit. But many people already love him or loathe him. Elizabeth Palmer explains.

• Jul 23, 2019
• 1:50

Outgoing U.K. PM Theresa May says goodbye

Forced to resign by the bitter dispute within her nation and her party over Brexit, outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May bids goodbye in front of 10 Downing Street in London.

• Jul 24, 2019
• 3:32

New UK PM Boris Johnson vows to deliver Brexit

Speaking in front of his new official residence at 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned "all those who continue to prophesize disaster ... do not under estimate this country." But he didn't say how he'd deliver the Brexit his predecessor could not.

• Jul 24, 2019
• 11:47

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