Boris Johnson’s second attempt to trigger election fails

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. [PHOTO | FILE]

MPs have again rejected Boris Johnson’s calls for a snap election, as the five-week suspension of Parliament begins. In all, 293 MPs voted for the prime minister’s motion for an early poll, far short of the number needed. Earlier, opposition MPs confirmed they would not support an October poll, insisting a law blocking a no-deal […]