Tom McTague

Correspondent

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Chief UK correspondent for Politico.

Tom McTague on KCRW

Britain’s hit a speed bump on its way to leave the EU. The UK’s high court ruled that Parliament must approve Brexit before the process begins.

Will there be a Brexit … from Brexit?

Britain’s hit a speed bump on its way to leave the EU. The UK’s high court ruled that Parliament must approve Brexit before the process begins.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Boris Johnson, former two-term mayor of London, known for his mop of blonde hair and flamboyant style, has been the face of the Brexit campaign.

Who is Boris Johnson?

Boris Johnson, former two-term mayor of London, known for his mop of blonde hair and flamboyant style, has been the face of the Brexit campaign.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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