Boris Johnson loses majority ahead of Brexit showdown
The prime minister no longer has a majority in the 650-seat chamber — but the defection does not automatically bring down the government
03 September 2019 - 17:55
London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday lost his working majority in parliament ahead of a showdown with rebel MPs over Brexit that could lead to a snap election within weeks.
Johnson condemned a plan by MPs to block his Brexit strategy as “surrender” and said it would undermine his intention to negotiate a new divorce deal with the EU...
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