Jeremy Corbyn tonight became the first Opposition leader in history to block a general election as Boris Johnson accused him of being a “chicken”. Labour leader demands no deal is ruled out before poll. PM says opposition is 'chicken' and fears defeat. Remainers aim to delay election until after 31 Oct
The Labour leader was branded a hypocrite after he ordered his MPs not to back Mr Johnson’s proposal of going to the polls on Oct 15, despite Mr Corbyn’s non-stop demands for an election ever since he lost in 2017.
On another day of high drama in the Commons, the Prime Minister suggested his opposite number was “frit” because he feared a heavy defeat if and when the country had its say.