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Britain's PM calls for election to be held to break Brexit impasse

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London Source: AAP

Boris Johnson has called for a general election on December 12th, conceding for the first time he will not meet his 'do or die' deadline to leave the EU next week.


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By Allan Lee

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Boris Johnson has called for a general election on December 12th, conceding for the first time he will not meet his 'do or die' deadline to leave the EU next week.



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