Britain’s Election Gamble—What You Need to Know
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Britain is going to the polls for the third time in five years in a general election intended to break the deadlock over Brexit. The Dec. 12 vote is a huge gamble for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party. That’s because hard-to-predict voting patterns might not hand Johnson -- or his key rival -- an overall majority and control of Parliament. It’s also the first election held in December since 1923, which has hampered canvassing and may reduce turnout, making the outcome even more unpredictable.