UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for MPs to approve a snap election for 15th October.
British lawmakers will vote on the proposal later (Wednesday).
Mr Johnson says an election is necessary after MPs passed legislation to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.
He needs the votes of two thirds of the House of Commons for his election plan to move forward.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says that's a tall order - for now.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says despite the legislation passed by lawmakers - 'no deal' is not completely off the table.
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British lawmakers will vote on the proposal later (Wednesday).
Mr Johnson says an election is necessary after MPs passed legislation to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.
He needs the votes of two thirds of the House of Commons for his election plan to move forward.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says that's a tall order - for now.
IN: "I think...
OUT: ...October."
DUR: 46 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0904brexit-ob2.mp3
ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says despite the legislation passed by lawmakers - 'no deal' is not completely off the table.
IN: "It's not...
OUT: ...dusted."
DUR: 44 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0904brexit-ob1.mp3