Rumours flying of snap general election that.....>

UK: Rumours flying of snap general election that could hamper any attempts by

anti-no deal Brexit MPs to pass legislation tying the gov'ts hands. 

- PM Johnson to meet Cabinet at 1700BST then address Conservative MPs from

1800BST. 

- Election would likely take place before Oct 31 if called over next week. Would

require support of 2/3 of MPs. 

- Would be very risky for Conservatives, relying on hard-Brexit talk

neutralising the Brexit Party while hoping Remain vote would be split between

Labour, Lib Dems and Greens. 

- GE eliminates anti-no deal Conservative MPs from equation as they won't be

able to stand on party manifesto or risk deselection.

- Labour's support for election at any point could backfire, in allowing Johnson

a way out when he was facing difficult legislative period.