U.K. Tory Suggests Johnson Could Execute Surprise August Brexit

A senior U.K. Conservative suggested Boris Johnson could take Britain out of the European Union in the next 10 days -- without a deal -- as a surprise maneuver to outflank his opponents in parliament.

Tom Tugendhat, chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, floated the idea on Twitter that Johnson could deliver Brexit before the Group of Seven summit begins on Aug. 24, and then call a general election afterward. “What odds would you give?” asked Tugendhat, a backbench member of the premier’s party.