UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said he would hold election before EU summit on October 17, if decided to do so. And he denied that Johnson would push election beyond October 31 Brexit date.
The spokesman said, “the idea that polling day could be moved after the event and parliament has been dissolved is simply wrong, it’s not possible.” “We were clear that the election would have to be concluded before the European Council.”
Separately, European Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said “Our working assumption is that there will be Brexit on Oct. 31”. And, “the best outcome would be a Brexit on the basis of the negotiated withdrawal agreement.” However, no-deal Brexit is a “very distinct possibility”.
