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Re: PM Boris forms a government
Just beat me to it- interesting approach.
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No 10 has warned the prime minister would push for a general election on 14 October if MPs successfully vote to block a no-deal Brexit.
But to trigger an election Boris Johnson would need the backing of two-thirds of MPs - including some opposition MPs.
BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith says there is a growing indication Labour would not support Mr Johnson's attempts to call an early general election because they fear he could then delay the polling date until after the UK has left the EU without a deal.
So what would be Mr Johnson's options then?
Firstly he could table a motion of no confidence in his own government to trigger an election. This avenue only requires a simple majority but there is still no guarantee it would get the required support.
Secondly, Mr Johnson could simply sit on the no-deal legislation passed in the Commons to prevent it from gaining royal assent and becoming law. However, MPs would almost certainly take him to court over this and seek a judicial review, which they would most likely win.
The last option would be for Mr Johnson to go to the EU summit on 17 October with Parliament asking him to seek a delay - but then veto this. To secure a delay would require the support of all 28 members of the EU. As the UK is still a member, Mr Johnson could - however bizarre this might sound - veto his own government's position.
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