Welcomepublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 2 September 2019
Welcome to today’s live page. The BBC understands "live discussions" are going on in No 10 about asking Parliament to approve a snap poll.
Brexit delay bill passes the House of Commons
It would force Boris Johnson to ask EU for delay to Brexit to prevent no deal
PM says there must now be a general election
But his bid to hold one on 15 October fails due to lack of opposition support
Earlier, chancellor set out spending plans for coming year
Hamish Mackay, Kate Whannel and Matt Cannon
Welcome to today’s live page. The BBC understands "live discussions" are going on in No 10 about asking Parliament to approve a snap poll.