Tag: David Cameron

Britain and Colombia have different political cultures and traditions, but examination of the referendum results shows similar patterns in both countries, one similar to the partisan divisions that have developed in American politics since the 1990s. (AP Photo)

Despite Trump, demotic protest politics doesn’t always fail

Michael Barone · October 18, 2016 6:02 pm

"Imagine there's no countries," John Lennon wrote in his song "Imagine." "Nothing to kill or die for. ... Imagine all the people living life in peace. ... And the world will be as one." It's an appealing vision, but perhaps an odd one for someone born, as Lennon was, when and where the Battle of Britain was raging in the skies overhead. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

Voters reject John Lennon’s ‘world as one’

Michael Barone · October 2, 2016 4:01 am

As one looks at this nation and around the world, one has to say that democratic governance has not been operating optimally and market capitalism seems to be going through a protracted rough patch. (AP Photo)

The end of history not turning out as hoped

Michael Barone · August 7, 2016 9:00 pm

The End of the Beginning

Andrew Stuttaford · July 22, 2016 2:05 pm

At a funeral service in Dallas July 12 both George W. Bush and Barack Obama delivered excellent speeches — until Obama went on at greater length to suggest once again that black men are being gunned down by racist police and that this problem could be solved somehow by gun control legislation. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Events roil the 2016 campaign

Michael Barone · July 14, 2016 12:06 am

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron says it's clear Theresa May has "the overwhelming support" of Conservative lawmakers. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

David Cameron to step down as British prime minister on Wednesday

Associated Press · July 11, 2016 3:10 pm

David Cameron, who announced his resignation after the vote, said the subsequent —œcomplex decisions—£ will have to be made by the government that will succeed him. (AP Photo)

British PM: No re-vote on EU withdrawal

Mariana Barillas · June 27, 2016 4:18 pm

In April, appearing alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron, Obama resoundingly endorsed a "Remain" vote, going so far as to threaten that "the U.K. is going to be in the back of the queue" for trade agreements if it leaves the European Union. (Ben Stansall / Pool via AP)

A smart president would view Brexit as an opportunity

Washington Examiner · June 25, 2016 4:01 am

Voters in the United Kingdom decided to Leave the European Union on Thursday. (AP Photo)

Brexit earthquake hits Britain

Michael Barone · June 24, 2016 11:09 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: That’s all folks!

Washington Examiner · June 24, 2016 9:44 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: David Cameron walks the plank

Washington Examiner · June 24, 2016 9:40 pm

President Obama said, "The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama on Brexit: People of UK have spoken

Nicole Duran · June 24, 2016 1:34 pm