Mr Johnson says an election is necessary after MPs passed legislation to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.
He needed the votes of two thirds of the House of Commons for his election plan to move forward.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says he didn't make it.
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OUT: ...election."
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