British PM Calls For Snap Elections Days Ahead Of Brexit Deadline

Boris Johnson has proposed a December 12th election to resolve Brexit, urging Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to support it. However, Labour demands that a no-deal Brexit be ruled out first. The House of Commons will debate and vote on this proposal. Johnson insists the UK will leave the EU by October 31st, deal or no deal. Meanwhile, EU leaders are considering extending the Brexit deadline to January 31st.

What was the main reason Boris Johnson proposed a December 12th election?

• To celebrate Christmas early

• To gain more support from the EU

• To give Parliament more time to debate his Brexit deal

• To avoid a no-deal Brexit

What condition did Valerie Vaz state for Labour to support an early election?

• A new Prime Minister

• A public referendum

• A no-deal Brexit must be taken off the table

• An extension of the Brexit deadline

What was scheduled in the House of Commons regarding Johnson's proposal?

• A celebration party

• A public protest

• A debate and vote

• A press conference

By what date did Johnson insist the UK would leave the EU?

• October 31st

• November 15th

• December 12th

• January 31st

What decision were EU leaders expected to make regarding Brexit?

• Whether to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31st

• Whether to change the Brexit deal terms

• Whether to hold a new referendum

• Whether to support a no-deal Brexit