5 minutes agoJohnson to Seek Elections for December 12th
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he plans to ask parliament to approve early elections for December 12th, as according to him this is the only way to break the deadlock around Brex. The upcoming general elections in Britain are only scheduled for 2022, and that is why Johnson needs [...]
The upcoming general elections in Britain are only scheduled for 2022, and that is why Johnson needs parliamentary approval to call early elections.
He has already tried it twice, but without success. Johnson said December 12th would give lawmakers enough time to review his Brex law before the elections.
Under this plan, parliament will continue to work until November 6th, when the campaign begins.
