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Is it too late to hold an election before Brexit?
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election before Brexit. But is there enough time?
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Is it too late to hold an election before Brexit?
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election before Brexit. But is there enough time?

Do MPs have the power to stop a no-deal Brexit?
What ways - if any - do MPs have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?

What is GDP and why does it matter?
A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.

Why the pound is getting weaker
A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances

Where is al-Qaeda now?
Are forces loyal to al-Qaeda still active around the world?

How is the US marking 400th anniversary of slavery?
A US congressional delegation has travelled to Ghana to mark 400 years since the first African slaves were transported to America

Why Brecon's by-election is so important
Voters go to the polls on Thursday to vote in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election.
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Is it too late to hold an election before Brexit?
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election before Brexit. But is there enough time?

Do MPs have the power to stop a no-deal Brexit?
What ways - if any - do MPs have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?

What is GDP and why does it matter?
A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.

Why the pound is getting weaker
A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances

Where is al-Qaeda now?
Are forces loyal to al-Qaeda still active around the world?

How is the US marking 400th anniversary of slavery?
A US congressional delegation has travelled to Ghana to mark 400 years since the first African slaves were transported to America

Why Brecon's by-election is so important
Voters go to the polls on Thursday to vote in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election.

Do MPs have the power to stop a no-deal Brexit?
What ways - if any - do MPs have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?

What is GDP and why does it matter?
A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.

Why the pound is getting weaker
A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances