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Brexit Impasse Persists as Johnson Says U.K. Held Hostage

  • Opposition parties divided on how to end Brexit gridlock
  • Government likely to lose Monday vote on Dec. 12 snap election
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Oct. 25.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Oct. 25.

Photographer: Paul Grover/AFP
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The Brexit impasse looks set to continue after the main opposition Labour Party made clear it won’t back Boris Johnson’s bid for an early election, with the prime minister accusing Parliament of holding the country “hostage” by not allowing the vote.