Boris Johnson threatens to pull Brexit deal and call election
22 October 2019 |
2:34 pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to scrap his attempt to pass a Brexit deal and move straight to an election if members of Parliament defeat him tonight and vote for another delay. Jonhson addressed the U.K. Parliament.
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