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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gesturing  during a dramatic session in the House of Commons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gesturing during a dramatic session in the House of Commons Source: UK Parliament

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he will seek to trigger a snap general election after losing a crunch vote on Brexit.


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By Allan Lee

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he will seek to trigger a snap general election after losing a crunch vote on Brexit.



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