An election is set to be held in December - but you won't be able to vote unless you are registered.
The date will be December 12, 2019 - after Labour said it would support the poll after days of uncertainty.
The Tory Prime Minister has suffered a series of defeats at the hands of MPs, who recently passed legislation that stops him from letting Britain crash out of the EU without a deal.
Mr Johnson was forced to instead go to Brussels to negotiate and came up with a deal - but angered his allies in the Democratic Unionist Party because it would mean different treatment for Northern Ireland.
In Merseyside, the stakes will be high and with a Brexit deal unlikely to be finalised, there will be everything to play for.
According to government figures , hundreds of thousands have registered to vote in the last month, with tens of thousands applying every day.
But some parties worry that their supporters are less likely to vote because they are not registered, whether that's because they are students or private renters who move around frequently.
So here's what you need to know about how to register to vote in the general election.
How to register to vote in a general election
You need to be on the electoral register to be able to vote in elections and referendums.
If you move home, change your name or get a new nationality, you'll need to register again.
Most voting takes place in person, so if you think you might be away from home on the day of a general election, you can register for a postal vote.
The government has an online application form for vote registration here .
You can also register by post here .
What you need to register to vote
You'll need your National Insurance number (you can find this on your payslip or any official letters about tax, pensions or benefits) and your passport if you're a British citizen living abroad.
How students can register to vote
If you're a student, you may be able to vote at either your home or term-time addresses.
You can check if you're registered by contacting your local registration office here .
It's important to note you can only vote at one address - voting more than once in the same election is illegal.
How to protect your data when registering to vote
Some people may be worried about being on a public electoral register - anyone can buy a copy.
If you are concerned about your safety, you can register anonymously here .
If you don't mind being listed but you don't want to be included in the 'open' register available for purchase, you can opt out here .
How students can register to vote
If you're a student, you may be able to vote both at your home and term-time addresses. You can check if you're registered by contacting your local registration office here . However, you can only vote at one address - voting more than once in the same election is illegal.
