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MPs debate bill paving way for 12 December election
October 29, 2019 at 13:13
Jeremy Corbyn said he had changed his mind on a snap election after the EU gave the UK another Brexit extension.
The prime minister can only hold an election with the support of MPs - who have blocked it three times.
No 10 says it will abandon its latest attempt if MPs support giving 16 and 17-year olds and EU nationals the vote.
Labour has said it will back any amendment calling for these groups to be allowed to take part in the proposed election.
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