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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, meets with Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at Government Buildings in Dublin, Monday Sept. 9, 2019. Boris Johnson is to meet with Leo Varadkar in search of a compromise on the simmering Brexit crisis. (Niall Carson/PA via AP)

The Latest: UK govt formally suspends Parliament for 5 weeks

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Anti-Brexit campaigner Steve Bray, centre, holds a banner near Parliament in London, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced optimism Monday that a new Brexit deal can be reached so Britain leaves the European Union by Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain suspends Parliament amid Brexit crisis

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European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier speaks with European Commissioners during a weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners at EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The European Union says so far it has received no proposals from the British government aimed at overcoming the impasse in Brexit talks. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during a meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at Government Buildings in Dublin, Monday Sept. 9, 2019. Boris Johnson is to meet with Leo Varadkar in search of a compromise on the simmering Brexit crisis. (Niall Carson/PA via AP)

Johnson suspends UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

This Sept. 4, 2019 photo shows Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd in London. On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Rudd said she has resigned from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's cabinet because &quot;I cannot stand by as good, loyal moderate Conservatives are expelled.&quot; (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

Ex-UK minister says Johnson not trying to get a Brexit deal

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during his final press conference at the G7 summit in Biarritz, southwestern France. Both British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini found themselves in political corners this week, each in his own way having lost bets that their popularity would carry the day. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Johnson and Salvini: 2 soaring stars lose big political bets

By FRANCES D'EMILIO - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Darnford Farm in Banchory near Aberdeen, Scotland, Friday Sept. 6, 2019, to coincide with the publication of Lord Bew's review and an announcement of extra funding for Scottish farmers. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

In new blow, Cabinet minister quits Boris Johnson government

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, greets US Vice President Mike Pence on the doorstep of 10 Downing Street, in London, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

AP Analysis: US-UK trade deal won’t be so easy post-Brexit

By PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a visit to West Yorkshire in England, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept up his push Thursday for an early general election as a way to break Britain's Brexit impasse, as lawmakers moved to stop the U.K. leaving the European Union next month without a divorce deal. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)

The Latest: UK Lords pass law to block no-deal Oct 31 Brexit

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a visit to West Yorkshire in England, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept up his push Thursday for an early general election as a way to break Britain's Brexit impasse, as lawmakers moved to stop the U.K. leaving the European Union next month without a divorce deal. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)

Brexit crisis grows as opposition rejects snap election call

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A general view of the Parliament at night in London, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. With Britain's prime minister weakened by a major defeat in Parliament, defiant lawmakers were moving Wednesday to bar Boris Johnson from pursuing a &quot;no-deal&quot; departure from the European Union. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Johnson says only election will unblock Brexit

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, meets with US Vice President Mike Pence inside 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Peter Summers/Pool photos via AP)

Pence tiptoes past Brexit tumult for an oh-so-chipper chat

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a speech to police during a visit to West Yorkshire in England, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept up his push Thursday for an early general election as a way to break Britain's Brexit impasse, as lawmakers moved to stop the U.K. leaving the European Union next month without a divorce deal. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)

Brexit views split in Boris Johnson’s constituency

By DAVID KEYTON - Associated Press

European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is seen in silhouette as he attends a weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners at EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The European Union says so far it has received no proposals from the British government aimed at overcoming the impasse in Brexit talks. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Meanwhile, across the English channel, EU waits

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, meets with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence inside 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Peter Summers/Pool photos via AP)

Mike Pence to U.K.’s embattled Boris Johnson: We’ve got your back

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Britain's Conservative Party lawmaker Jo Johnson arrives at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. With Britain's prime minister weakened by a major defeat in Parliament, defiant lawmakers were moving Wednesday to bar Boris Johnson from pursuing a &quot;no-deal&quot; departure from the European Union. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Boris Johnson’s brother Jo Johnson quits as Tory MP, cites conflicts with ‘family loyalties’

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

A general view of the Parliament at night in London, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. With Britain's prime minister weakened by a major defeat in Parliament, defiant lawmakers were moving Wednesday to bar Boris Johnson from pursuing a &quot;no-deal&quot; departure from the European Union. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Boris Johnson calls opponents cowardly for blocking election bid

By Jill Lawless and Gregory Katz - Associated Press

In this image released by the House of Commons, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons, London, Tuesday Sept. 3, 2019 after MPs voted in favor of allowing a cross-party alliance to take control of the Commons agenda on Wednesday in a bid to block a no-deal Brexit on October 31. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

The Latest: Johnson fails to win vote on early election

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$In this handout photo provided by the House of Commons, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during his first Prime Minister's Questions, in the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Britain's Parliament is facing a second straight day of political turmoil as lawmakers fought Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to deliver Brexit in less than two months, come what may. Johnson is threatening to dissolve the House of Commons and hold a national election that he hopes might produce a less fractious crop of legislators. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)$

Donald Trump says ‘don’t worry’ about his pal Boris Johnson

By Dave Boyer and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this image released by the House of Commons, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons, London, Tuesday Sept. 3, 2019 after MPs voted in favor of allowing a cross-party alliance to take control of the Commons agenda on Wednesday in a bid to block a no-deal Brexit on October 31. (Jessica Taylor/House of Commons via AP)

Johnson’s Brexit plans in crisis after 3rd defeat in 2 days

By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press