Esther Bintliff

Aug 6, 2024 | nytimes.com | Esther Bintliff |Eve Sampson

After a deadly stabbing at a children’s event in northwestern England, an array of online influencers, anti-Muslim extremists and fascist groups have stoked unrest, experts say.

Aug 3, 2024 | nytimes.com | Esther Bintliff |Eve Sampson

Violent unrest has erupted in several towns and cities in Britain in recent days, and the authorities are bracing for further disorder this weekend as far-right agitators plan more rallies around the country. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to deploy additional police officers to crack down on the disorder. "This is not a protest that has got out of hand," he said on Thursday.

May 23, 2024 | nytimes.com | Esther Bintliff

Image The Parliament in London. Voters in each of the country's 650 constituencies will select a candidate to represent them as a member of Parliament. Credit... Hollie Adams/Reuters Polls suggest that the center-left Labour Party is set to return to power after more than a decade in opposition, which would bring a fundamental realignment to British politics. The United Kingdom - which consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - is divided into 650 constituencies.

May 22, 2024 | saltwire.com | Esther Bintliff

By Esther BintliffThe New York TimesHere’s what to know about the United Kingdom’s general electionThe general election July 4 is a pivotal moment for Britain after 14 years of government by the Conservative Party. The last full parliamentary election was in December 2019, when Boris Johnson won a landslide victory for the Conservatives, propelled by his charisma and a promise to “Get Brexit done” after the country’s decision to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum.

Feb 18, 2024 | nytimes.com | Esther Bintliff |Josh Holder

The British monarch’s diagnosis was a surprise announcement. Here’s a guide to the news and its potential implications.