From the Liveblog of
Monday, September 2, 2019
Amid growing speculation, UK PM Boris Johnson says he doesn’t want an election
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does not want an election and has urged legislators not to undercut Britain’s negotiating position with the European Union.
Johnson says in a brief televised address that there are “no circumstances” under which he would accept a delay to Brexit, which is scheduled for October 31. He says a parliamentary move to limit his options and seek another Brexit delay would “chop the legs” out of Britain’s negotiating position.
The prime minister insists the prospects for a new deal with EU leaders are rising because EU officials know Britain has a clear vision of what it wants.
He speaks on the eve of a potential revolt in Parliament over his willingness to leave the EU even without a deal in place. Rebels seek a three-month delay.
— AP
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