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Boris Johnson’s success as Prime Minister on the Brexit issue has resulted in multiple clashes between him and Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Polling guru and political scientist Sir John
Curtice argued the Labour Party were fearful that if they accepted a general election it would not allow them the ability to use the Benn act to prevent a no deal Brexit. During an interview
with Express.co.uk, Sir John Curtice added that a general election could see Boris Johnson win more seats and ultimately strengthen his ability to get a Brexit deal or no deal resolution
through Parliament. He said: “The reason why none of the opposition parties are very keen on the idea of a general election at this point in time and the reason why they are not willing to
vote for it is as follows. “For the anti-no deal legislation to work Parliament has to be in session on the 19th of October. “Because what that legislation does, and it is often
misunderstood and mischaracterised by both sides of the argument. “What that legislation does, it says that by the 19th of October Boris Johnson has either got to have come to the House of
Commons and a got a vote in favour of a deal. DON’T MISS: IRELAND’S BREXIT PANIC: BUDGET SETS ASIDE HUGE £1BN WARCHEST “Or he has got a vote in favour of a no deal Brexit. “No deal has not
of yet been ruled out. “But the legislation says he has to win a vote by the 19th of October and if he fails to do so, and only if he fails to do so he then has to apply for an extension and
the letter is being written for him. “But for that legislation to work, Parliament has to be in session. The political scientist also explained that even with Parliament sitting Mr Johnson
may find a loophole to exploit that allows him to get a no deal Brexit. The law stipulates Boris Johnson has to ask for permission from Parliament on any Brexit deal, resulting in many
arguing a no deal Brexit is no longer possible. Sir John argued the Prime Minister may be able to adhere to this if he has more seats in the House of Commons. However, to succeed in doing
this he would have to hold a general election, which despite his efforts, has proven to be unsuccessful in getting Parliament to agree to one.