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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Will Boris Johnson be able to divorce the UK from Europe?

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated on Monday that he could call a snap election if Parliament tries to block his Brexit plans. It’s a risky move that could backfire and lead to his ouster from 10 Downing Street.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 3, 2019 • 1 min read

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated on Monday that he could call a snap election if Parliament tries to block his Brexit plans. It’s a risky move that could backfire and lead to his ouster from 10 Downing Street. It comes days after Johnson requested to suspend Parliament as the clock ticks on the October 31 Brexit deadline.

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    2 of 5
    The latest on the Santa Cruz Island boat fire
    1. 0:00What we know about the Santa Cruz Island boat fire
    2. 7:22Will Boris Johnson be able to divorce the UK from Europe?You’re reading this
    3. 16:47Is it legal for VP Mike Pence to stay at Trump's hotel in Ireland?
    4. 25:45Hundreds of young people are getting sick from vaping
    5. 33:23'Jawline' and the weird world of live broadcasting on social media
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