UK politics
How Twitter Memes and Shitposting Took Over UK Politics
It's no surprise that people reach for limp lettuce, stupid jokes and silly memes when they feel most politically powerless.
‘OK. Shit’: Boris Johnson Could Be UK Prime Minister Again
Despite being forced out of office after a series of scandals just 6 weeks ago, the former PM is being tipped as a frontrunner to replace Liz Truss.
1 in 10 Complaints to UK Parliament’s Bullying Watchdog Are Withdrawn
The figures, obtained via Freedom of Information requests, suggest that the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme is not supporting victims, people working in Westminster told VICE World News.
Exclusive: UK Government Pushed City Watchdog to Cancel Trans Inclusion Policy
Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch wrote to the Financial Conduct Authority urging it to rethink plans to allow trans people to self-identify in their workplaces – then the government tried to stop the letter from being released.
Tory Leadership Candidates, Ranked By How Likely They Are to Eat a Worm
The most important question of the 2022 Conservative leadership race, answered: Would they eat a worm?
What Would Happen If We All Just... Went on Strike?
With more train strikes looming, it feels like the whole country is headed that way anyway.
Roasting Boris and Carrie Johnson's Hideous Flat Renovation
A £3,675 drinks trolley and almost two grand on a lamp with a candle – is this Downing Street or an overpriced Oliver Bonas?
Photos of Boris Johnson You Won’t Be Able to Unsee
From cosplaying as a fishmonger to pasting a kid during a game of rugby, here are his wildest moments.
Photos of People Celebrating Boris Johnson's Resignation
Crowds gathered outside Downing Street to chant "bog off Boris" and "bye bye Boris".
Here’s How the World Celebrated and Mourned Boris Johnson Quitting
Russia dismissed the British Prime Minister, saying “he really does not like us,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy mourned his departure, and a US TV station claimed him as a New Yorker.
Is This the Most Cringe Government Ever?
As Boris Johnson resigns, we look back on some of the most embarrassing moments of his now-collapsed government.
Boris Johnson Narrowly Wins Vote of No Confidence Among His Own MPs
While the vote means Boris Johnson will remain as leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, his authority has been severely shaken after 148 of his MPs voted against him.