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    UK PM Johnson plans pre-Brexit election if he loses to parliament 

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to call a pre-Brexit snap election if parliament defeats the government over his exit plan, The Sun newspaper reported on Monday.

    >>Reuters
    Published : 2 Sept 2019, 03:15 PM
    Updated : 2 Sept 2019, 03:15 PM

    The Sun said Johnson could call as early as Wednesday for an election, and wants to hold the vote before the EU Council meeting due to be held on Oct 17.

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