U.K. to Hold General Election on Dec. 12

The transcript discusses the debate over the UK election date, with the government winning the vote. Boris Johnson aims to maintain momentum, leading in polls but facing risks similar to Theresa May's past experience. Brexit discussions are paused for election campaigning. Johnson had to compromise to secure a snap election, allowing amendments to the bill, though key amendments like voting rights for 16-year-olds and EU nationals were not passed.

What compromises did the Prime Minister have to make to secure the snap election?

What was the outcome of the amendments proposed during the election bill discussion?