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Matilda

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3. I saw something about this on BBC,

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Sun Sep 29, 2019, 08:49 PM

Sep 2019

but they seemed to think that's just what Boris wants, so he can call an election. And that would be a bad thing in the end, because he'd be able to call the shots if he wins.

Is that the case?

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Johnson could face no-confidence vote next week to halt no-deal Brexit [View all] Soph0571 Sep 2019 OP

I suspect that they won't try it if they are not sure of the numbers. OnDoutside Sep 2019 #1

I suspect this may be sabre-rattling. Denzil_DC Sep 2019 #2

I saw something about this on BBC, Matilda Sep 2019 #3

It's all to do with timing. Denzil_DC Sep 2019 #4

Marvelous explanation! Matilda Sep 2019 #5

The UK's standards of prime minister have been on a steep downward trajectory for years! Denzil_DC Sep 2019 #6

Also in Australia. Matilda Oct 2019 #7