In a major setback for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, lawmakers have rejected Johnson’s proposal to hold an early election on October 15. This comes after Johnson lost his working majority in Parliament after defection of Tory MP Phillip Lee. PM Johnson later sacked  rebels who voted against him.

Earlier, MPs h backed a Bill aimed at blocking -deal Brexit if PM hn't agreed on a plan with EU ahe of  October 31 deline. In less than 24 hours, Boris Johnson has lost three key parliamentary votes, and se three votes were first votes he faced in Parliament after becoming Prime Minister.

early election for Johnson

Johnson h earlier warned that he would rar push for an immediate vote on an early general election if surrender bill cleared all sts at House of Commons. Johnson lost vote on second reing of Bill at parliamentary st. second reing examined main principles of Bill. It was also first chance for MPs to show wher y supported Bill.

Labour Party leer Jeremy Corbyn has been demanding an election for several years. However, he said that he would only back a new election if legislation blocking a -deal is alrey in place.

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'-deal' Brexit

In ar blow for PM Johnson, British lawmakers in House of Commons passed a bill aimed to bar Boris Johnson from pursuing a '-deal' Brexit from European Union. new leer h called for an early general election in retaliation, putting his own future and that of his Conservative Party on line in a bid for a new Parliament that would back his Brexit policy. Johnson h enjoyed a brief honeymoon after taking power in July. He dominated  news with public spending programs while Parliament was in recess.

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Boris Johnson loses first major vote on Brexit

British PM Johnson on September 3 lost his first major vote in Parliament on Brexit as rebel MPs from his own Conservative Party sided with Opposition to take control of House of Commons business, which could delay Brexit and force snap elections. In a vote that went against Johnson 328 votes to 301, Commons got through a crucial motion that demanded a debate on seeking a furr extension from European Union (EU) to October 31 Brexit deline if withdrawal agreement was in place by mid-October.

last minute defection of Conservative Tory Phillip Lee caused Johnson to lose his working majority in Parliament. PM Johnson later expelled 21 MPs from his own party after y voted with opposition lawmakers.

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