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UK: Quieter day in Parliament, but battle begins over date of potential
election.
- PM Johnson set to address the public at around 1500BST calling on opposition
to allow a snap GE.
- Labour leader Corbyn seems amenable to approving an election once Benn Bill
has Royal Assent (Monday 9th).
- Many in Labour arguing they should not approve GE yet, ensuring parliament is
sitting on Oct 19 to ensure PM asks for Art. 50 ext if no deal agreed w/ EU.
- Lack of party discipline on both sides of Commons means anti-no deal MPs hold
the whip hand in GE decision 

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