British PM Boris Johnson loses key no-deal vote as MPs take control

Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take control of the agenda, meaning they can bring forward a bill seeking to delay the UK’s exit date.

In response, Boris Johnson said he would bring forward a motion for an early general election.

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Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said Mr Johnson must get the Brexit delay bill that will be discussed on Wednesday passed before trying to call an election.

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