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Old 09-01-2019, 21:35   #6125
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Re: Brexit

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
A General Election needs permission from Parliament though.
Corbyn has already stated that he prefers a general election to a second referendum. It would be pretty difficult for him to whip his MPs against it.

To be honest, even though Parliament now technically has control of the timing of elections, if asked, how could any leader of the opposition be seen to be running away from one?
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