U.K. Lawmakers Move to Block Boris Johnson From No-Deal Brexit

British lawmakers are expected to vote on whether to begin steps aimed at preventing Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leaving the EU on Oct. 31 without a deal

LONDON—British lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on whether to begin steps aimed at preventing Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leaving the European Union on Oct. 31 without an agreement to smooth the way, a process that if successful could lead to a snap election next month.

Opposition and rebel lawmakers from Mr. Johnson’s own Conservative Party are discussing how best to tie the prime minister’s hands and force him to ask the EU for a further extension of Britain’s EU membership to avoid a no-deal exit at the end...

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