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Britain's Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during the launch of Labour candidate Pamela Fitzpatrick's general election campaign, at the Flash Music Theatre, in Edgware, England, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

UK parties unveil election themes, Trump crashes the party

By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

Anti-Brexit remain in the European Union supporters protest backdropped by the Houses of Parliament in London, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson won Parliament's backing for his exit deal on Wednesday, but then lost a key vote on its timing, effectively guaranteeing that Brexit won't happen on the scheduled date of Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

U.K. moves closer to December election for 1st time since 1923

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, on his way to parliament in London, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. (Hollie Adams/PA via AP) ** FILE **

U.K.’s Boris Johnson seeks Dec. 12 election to break Brexit impasse

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Flags of Anti Brexit protestors fly in front of parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Britain's government is waiting for the EU's response to its request for an extension to the Brexit deadline. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Police, politicians warn Brexit could bring N.Ireland unrest

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons in London following the debate for the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill, Tuesday Oct. 22, 2019. British lawmakers have rejected the government’s fast-track attempt to pass its Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinize the complex legislation and throwing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s exit timetable into chaos. (Jessica Taylor, UK Parliament via AP)

The Latest: EU lawmaker backs 3-month Brexit extension

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Britain's Prime Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session, in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

What’s next after Johnson’s goal of Brexit on Oct. 31 fades?

By BY JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons in London following the debate for the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill, Tuesday Oct. 22, 2019. British lawmakers have rejected the government’s fast-track attempt to pass its Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinize the complex legislation and throwing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s exit timetable into chaos. (Jessica Taylor, UK Parliament via AP)

Boris Johnson, U.K. prime minister, mulls early election over Brexit impasse

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless - Associated Press

The Union Jack is seen Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Britain faces another week of political gridlock after British lawmakers on Monday denied Prime Minister Boris Johnson a chance to hold a vote on the Brexit divorce bill agreed in Brussels last Thursday. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay

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Brexit cut Short Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Brexit bill passes, but fails on the next vote

By Andrew Davies

Pro-Brexit protesters hold out their placards and flags as traffic moves past the Houses of Parliament in London, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. The European Commission says the fact that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not sign a letter requesting a three-month extension of the Brexit deadline has no impact on whether it is valid and that the European Union is considering the request. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

U.K.’s Boris Johnson prepares push to heave Brexit bill over line

By Danica Kirka and Lorne Cook - Associated Press

Union Jacks and EU flags fly over Britain's Parliament in London, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

German official: EU decision on Brexit extension days away

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A confusion of various flags fly outside Parliament in London, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. The European Commission says the fact that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not sign a letter requesting a three-month extension of the Brexit deadline has no impact on whether it is valid and that the European Union is considering the request. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

What next after Boris Johnson denied vote on Brexit deal?

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A anti-Brexit supporters carries the Union Jack highlighted with stars of the EU flag in London, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In their first weekend session in 37 years, British lawmakers in Parliament debated whether to accept Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposed new divorce deal with the European Union. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

The Latest: UK speaker deals new blow to govt Brexit plan

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Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union lawmaker Stephen Barclay speaks during the Brexit debate, watched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, inside the House of Commons in London Saturday Oct. 19, 2019. At the rare weekend sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Boris Johnson implored legislators to ratify the Brexit deal he struck this week with the other 27 EU leaders. Lawmakers voted Saturday in favour of the 'Letwin Amendment', which seeks to avoid a no-deal Brexit on October 31. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

U.K.’s Boris Johnson set to push for vote on EU divorce bill

By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to lawmakers inside the House of Commons to update details of his new Brexit deal with EU, in London Saturday Oct. 19, 2019. At a rare weekend sitting of Parliament, Johnson implored legislators to ratify the Brexit deal he struck this week with the other 27 EU leaders. Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Stephen Barclay, left, and Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom, right. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

The Latest: UK minister: No-deal Brexit preparations gear up

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The House of Commons chamber is crowded by lawmakers during the Brexit debate inside parliament in London Saturday Oct. 19, 2019. At the rare weekend sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Boris Johnson implored legislators to ratify the Brexit deal he struck this week with the other 27 EU leaders. Lawmakers voted Saturday in favour of the 'Letwin Amendment', which seeks to avoid a no-deal Brexit on October 31. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

Fractious Brexit saga to continue in Parliament, courts

By GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press

In this image issued by 10 Downing Street, showing of an unsigned letter written by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed to the European Council President Donald Tusk asking the European Union for a delay to Brexit Saturday Oct. 19, 2019. (Downing Street via AP)

EU weighs consequences of Boris Johnson Brexit letters

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to lawmakers inside the House of Commons to update details of his new Brexit deal with EU, in London Saturday Oct. 19, 2019. At a rare weekend sitting of Parliament, Johnson implored legislators to ratify the Brexit deal he struck this week with the other 27 EU leaders. Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Stephen Barclay, left, and Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom, right. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

Boris Johnson faces frenzied week as Brexit deadline nears

By GREGORY KATZ and MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, to go to the Houses of Parliament in London, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Britain's Parliament is set to vote in a rare Saturday sitting on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new deal with the European Union, a decisive moment in the prolonged bid to end the Brexit stalemate. Various scenarios may be put in motion by the vote. (AP Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)

The Latest: Johnson sends EU request for Brexit delay

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An anti-Brexit supporter dressed as the Grim Reaper wears a sign during protests in London, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

What’s next after key Brexit vote is delayed

By GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press