UK’s Johnson hints at election to break Brexit impasse

Issued on: 23/10/2019 – 11:13Modified: 23/10/2019 – 11:13

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be pushing for an early general election after Parliament blocked a fast-track plan to approve his Brexit deal before Britain's scheduled departure from the European Union on Oct. 31.

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Lawmakers on Tuesday backed the substance of Johnson's divorce deal but rejected plans to allow only three days of debate before final consideration of the legislation, saying it didn't provide enough time for scrutiny.

The government is now waiting for the EU's response on a possible extension of the Read More – Source