Boris Johnson will launch an attempt to hold a general election in Britain on December 12 to "get Brexit done." The prime minister said the Dec. 12 date will give lawmakers time before the election to scrutinize his Brexit bill. "This means that we could get Brexit done before the election on 12 December, if MPs choose to do so. An election on 12 December will allow a new Parliament and Government to be in place by Christmas." Furthermore, Johnson says if he wins a majority at the election, they will ratify the deal and "get Brexit done in January and the country will move on."

Source: Fox News October 24, 2019 16:28 UTC