Frank Langfitt appears in the following:
Johnson Hopes U.K. Working-Class Support Will Get Him Reelected
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes his Conservative Party can break through the opposition Labour Party's historic grip on England's working class. The election will be held on Thursday.
Elections On The Future Of Brexit Bring Refreshed Talk Of Scottish Independence
Friday, December 06, 2019
As voters in the United Kingdom head to the polls next week for a crucial general election, Brexit has reenergized the drive for Scotland to leave the U.K.
After NATO Hot Mic, Trump And Trudeau Trade Barbs
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
President Trump called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "two-faced" on Wednesday after a video surfaced seeming to show Trudeau complaining about Trump to other leaders.
Trump And Macron Go Back And Forth With Each Other On Big Issues
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
At a Tuesday press conference in London, President Trump and French President Macron went after each other on the role of Turkey in NATO, the fight against ISIS and the nature of the EU.
Civilians Confronted Attacker Armed With A Knife On London Bridge
Monday, December 02, 2019
London suffered another deadly terror attack Friday. The attacker was a home-grown Islamist terrorist. Normal people, armed with whatever they could find, took down the attacker until police arrived.
Scotland, Ireland Residents Weigh In On Brexit
Sunday, December 01, 2019
The debate over Brexit is at the heart of the U.K.'s general election campaign, and that is especially true for voters in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Knife Attack In London Leaves At Least 2 Victims Dead; Attacker Killed By Police
Friday, November 29, 2019
A knife attack near London Bridge has left two dead and many others injured. The attacker was shot and killed by London police.
As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
Friday, November 29, 2019
The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
British Prime Minister Johnson's Critics Say He's Undermining Democratic Institutions
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
With the U.S. in political crisis and an election looming in Britain, both President Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been accused of undermining democratic institutions in the U.S. and U.K.
Prince Andrew To Step Back From Public Duties Following Backlash From Interview
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Prince Andrew is stepping back from public duties. This comes amid backlash for an interview he gave to the BBC about his former association with the late, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hong Kong Citizen, Who Worked For U.K. Consulate, Says China Tortured Him
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Simon Cheng, a former U.K. Consulate worker, says he was tortured in mainland China in a series of interviews. He says Chinese authorities falsely suspected him of spying for the U.K. in Hong Kong.
Britain's Prince Andrew Faces More Criticism After Interview On Epstein Allegations
Monday, November 18, 2019
Britain's Prince Andrew has been criticized for his answers in interview with the BBC in which he tried to explain his involvement with the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew Addresses His Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Britain's Prince Andrew is denying ever having met a woman who claims Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with him.
Former British House Of Commons Speaker Is The New Star Of A Belgian Dance Track
Monday, November 04, 2019
John Bercow, the former speaker of Britain's House of Commons, might have stepped down last week, but his foghorn voice and rhetorical acrobatics have inspired a Belgian dance track.
Frank Langfitt's 'The Shanghai Free Taxi'
Monday, November 04, 2019
A new book from NPR's Frank Langfitt.
British Police Arrest 3 People After Discovery Of 39 Bodies In A Truck
Friday, October 25, 2019
Police investigating the discovery of 39 bodies in Britain say they have arrested another three people, along with the truck driver who is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Investigation Underway In Britain After 39 Bodies Found In A Container Truck
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
A murder investigation is underway in Britain after the discovery of 39 bodies in a container truck. The dead are thought to be migrants smuggled into the country from continental Europe.
39 Bodies Found In Trucking Container In UK
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
British police have launched a murder investigation after 39 bodies were discovered in a truck in an apparent human smuggling operation.
Despite Brexit Differences, Communities Try To Understand Each Other
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The 2016 referendum on Britain's membership of the EU left many communities deeply divided, but one organization is trying to bridge the gap between "Brexiteers" and "Remainers."
