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British lawmakers defeated Boris Johnson in parliament on Tuesday in a bid to prevent him taking Britain out of the EU without a divorce agreement, prompting the prime minister to announce that he would immediately push for a snap election.

Opponents of 'no-deal' Brexit defeat PM Johnson, who promises an election

British lawmakers defeated Boris Johnson in parliament on Tuesday in a bid to prevent him taking Britain out of the EU without a divorce agreement, prompting the prime minister to announce that he would immediately push for a snap election. Watch this video to know more.

Boris Johnson loses first key vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson challenged his Labour rival Jeremy Corbyn to vote in favour of an early election on October 15 on Wednesday. In a heated parliamentary debate, Johnson said that if Corbyn voted in favour of a draft law against the government's Brexit strategy then he should also support an election to "allow the people of this country to have their view".

Brexit row: UK PM Johnson proposes early election on October 15

Parliament continues the day after an alliance of opposition lawmakers backed by 21 rebels from Johnson's Conservative Party defeated the government on Tuesday on a motion allowing them to try to pass a law which would force a three-month extension to Britain's EU exit date.

Britain's parliament resumes the day after crucial 'no deal' vote

By Paul Whiteley and Harold D Clarke After a showdown between prime minister Boris Johnson and MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit, the UK appears on course for an election in a matter of weeks.

UK general election? If so, here’s what the polls are telling us

Prime Minister Boris Johnson implicitly warned lawmakers on Monday that he would seek an election if they tied his hands on Brexit, ruling out ever countenancing a further delay to Britain's departure from the European Union.

UK PM Boris Johnson threatens election ahead of Brexit battle in parliament

Global stocks dropped on Tuesday, hurt by US-China trade frictions while the British pound fell to its lowest since January 2017 amid political uncertainty as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to stymie lawmakers' efforts to stop a no-deal Brexit.

Asia stocks dented by trade war, Brexit showdown paralyses pound

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his working parliamentary majority ahead of a crucial Brexit vote on Tuesday after Conservative MP Phillip Lee defected to the pro-EU Liberal Democrats.

UK PM Johnson loses parliamentary majority ahead of Brexit vote

Britain could lose at least $16 billion annually on exports to the European Union if it leaves without a deal and possibly billions more on trade beyond the bloc, UN economists said Tuesday.

UK to lose $16 billion in EU exports in case of no-deal Brexit: UN

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday (September 2) he did not want an election, as he called on lawmakers not to vote for a further delay to Brexit. Lawmakers plan to try to seize parliamentary time on Wednesday (September 3) to pass legislation which would force Johnson to ask for an extension to Britain's exit from the European Union. Britain will leave the bloc on October 31 without a deal unless an agreement is struck with the EU and ratified by the British parliament, or legislation is passed to delay or revoke the departure notice.

UK PM Boris Johnson threatens a snap election

There are all eyes on the Palace of Westminister. Only 59 days left for the Brexit. Opposition MPs will try to take control of the proceedings. There is a massive protest outside the house as well. Watch this video to know more.

UK PM Boris Johnson addresses during the Brexit showdown at British Parliament

There are all eyes on the Palace of Westminister. Only 59 days left for the Brexit. Opposition MPs will try to take control of the proceedings. Reports claimed that conservatives lose the majority. There is a massive protest outside the house as well. Watch this video to know more.

Report: Conservatives lose majority in UK Parliament during Brexit showdown

There are all eyes on the Palace of Westminister. Only 59 days left for the Brexit. Opposition MPs will try to take control of the proceedings. There is massive protest outside the house as well. Watch this video to know more.

Your Story: Brexit showdown at British Parliament, 59 days to Brexit

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday he was ready to fight an election and his priority was to prevent a no-deal Brexit, suggesting Labour could back any move by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call an early poll.

I am absolutely ready to fight elections: British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will attempt to pass a law this week to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from letting Britain crash out of the European Union on October 31, the opposition Labour Party's Brexit spokesman said.

UK lawmakers against no-deal Brexit to bring forward legislation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson challenged lawmakers to deliver on the Brexit vote and not thwart his plans to take Britain out of the European Union on October 31.

British PM Boris Johnson challenges lawmakers to deliver Brexit

Britain's finance minister Sajid Javid on Saturday he had a "fantastic" relationship with Boris Johnson after reports of a furious argument with the prime minister after the sacking of one of his aides.

UK finance minister Javid says he has fantastic relationship with PM Boris Johnson

A legal challenge seeking to place an interim block on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's order to suspend parliament will be heard in a Northern Irish court next week, a judge said on Friday.

Brexit: Northern Irish court sets September 6 for challenge to parliament suspension

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday warned any attempt by MPs next week to stop Brexit or delay it beyond October 31 would do "lasting damage" to public trust in politics.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns MPs against trying to block Brexit

From Magna Carta to Brexit: 800 years of constitutional crises in Britain

After more than 1,000 days of political brawling, hordes of headlines and dizzying lurches in sterling, the battle of Brexit enters the endgame. Britain's ancient parliament will next week host a historic showdown between Prime Minister Boris Johnson - who has vowed to leave the European Union on October 31, "do or die" - and lawmakers who view themselves as the last bulwark against economic ruin.

Brexit endgame: It's PM Boris Johnson versus parliament in historic showdown

Global bond yields flirted with record lows while stocks struggled to recover on Thursday, as global recession worries from intensifying US-China frictions and the spectre of a no-deal Brexit drove investors to safer harbours.

Bonds reign supreme, equities struggle on recession, Brexit fears

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