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Why October 10th is Boris Johnson’s best bet for a snap election

15 August 2019

4:00 PM

15 August 2019

4:00 PM

Boris Johnson thrives on risk. His political life so far has consisted of a succession of gambles that have paid off: leaving the Commons to be Tory mayoral candidate in a Labour-voting city; choosing Leave in the referendum against the odds and the establishment; resigning as foreign secretary; and then becoming Prime Minister when many thought he was a busted flush.

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