News Alert: U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, frustrated in his Brexit push, says he will ask for a Dec. 12 election

Johnson said that if lawmakers want more time to scrutinize his Brexit deal, "they can have it, but they have to agree to a general election on Dec. 12." He would need two-thirds support in Parliament for an election to be set. His last push for an election was rejected.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 24, 12:35 PM     U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, frustrated in his Brexit push, says he will ask for a Dec. 12 election Johnson said that if lawmakers want more time to scrutinize his Brexit deal, "they can have it, but they have to agree to a general election on Dec. 12." He would need two-thirds support in Parliament for an election to be set. His last push for an election was rejected. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071