Summary

  • 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

  1. 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.