elections

MPs will be asked to back an October 15 poll on Wednesday evening.
Bill could pass this Friday or over the weekend. Johnson's polling day bid will have to wait.
The debate comes amid speculation that a general election could be called.
Former chancellor predicts rebels have the numbers to defeat government and block no-deal Brexit on Tuesday.
The former education secretary accused the Conservative Party of "becoming the Brexit Party".
Shadow cabinet ministers Tony Lloyd and Shami Chakrabarti warn Labour will only back general election after threat of ‘crashing out’ is removed. Party could abstain on PM's vote.
Fresh study of 10,000 voters shows SNP and Lib Dems would make gains. Dominic Grieve says Tories risk showing party has ‘no place for moderates’.
Boris Johnson plans to hold a general election on 14 October if MPs seize control of the Brexit agenda on Tuesday.
Prime minister will table motion for an early election if rebel alliance of MPs succeed in taking control of parliament, government source says.