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Luke Barnes

@LukeBarnes_92

Luke Barnes covers politics and the far right. He previously worked at MailOnline in the U.K., where he was sent to cover Belfast, Northern Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland. He graduated in 2015 from Columbia University with a degree in Political Science. He has also interned at Talking Points Memo, the Santa Cruz Sentinel, and Narratively.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson comes out to greet US Vice-President Mike Pence (unseen) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on September 5, 2019. - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Thursday for an early election after a series of votes in parliament tore up his hardline Brexit strategy and left him without a majority. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)        (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

Trump describes Boris Johnson as someone who ‘knows how to win’ after historic Parliament defeats

Luke Barnes Sep 5, 2019
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 04: Pro and anti-Brexit demonstrators protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London on 04 September 2019 in London, England. Boris Johnson's govenment has lost a crucial vote yesterday as MPs voted to take control of the Commons agenda in an effort to prevent the UK leaving the EU on 31 October without a deal. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans have been derailed, thanks to members of his own party

Luke Barnes Sep 4, 2019
FILE PICTURE: James Reardon, along with his arsenal (Credit: Screengrab)

James Reardon, wannabe far-right terrorist, hit with federal charges

Luke Barnes Aug 30, 2019
A screenshot from the end of Trump's campaign add (Credit: Screenshot)

Trump promotes new video, complete with white supremacist symbol

Luke Barnes Aug 29, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump went on a tirade complaining about Fox News. (Photo credit: Zach Gibson - Pool/Getty Images)

Trump’s relationship with Fox News is quickly fraying

Luke Barnes Aug 29, 2019
LONDON, ENGLAND - 17 July 2018:  Former British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson seen leaving his home and heading for the House of Commons, on July 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Back/Getty Images)

Britain’s PM suspends Parliament so he can force through his Brexit vision

Luke Barnes Aug 28, 2019
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