How would a snap general election unfold? – BBC Newsnight
Update: 2019-09-02
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Are we likely to see an election soon? And if so, how would the battle unfold?
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Why is everyone talking about a general election?
Boris Johnson has insisted he does not want an election and he’s urged MPs not to vote for "another pointless delay" to Brexit.
But the BBC understands the prime minister would seek to call an October 14 election, if MPs block no-deal.
Tory ex-ministers are joining forces with Labour to stop the UK leaving the EU on 31 October without an agreement.
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Why is everyone talking about a general election?
Boris Johnson has insisted he does not want an election and he’s urged MPs not to vote for "another pointless delay" to Brexit.
But the BBC understands the prime minister would seek to call an October 14 election, if MPs block no-deal.
Tory ex-ministers are joining forces with Labour to stop the UK leaving the EU on 31 October without an agreement.
Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight
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