Boris Johnson could reportedly trigger a series of votes that would force the UK into a General Election.
An emergency meeting of the Prime Minister 's cabinet on Monday night sparked rumours that an election could be on the cards after support for a no deal Brexit faded among the Tories .
A number of Conservative rebels have now said that they do not support the prospect of leaving the EU without an appropriate deal, allegedly forcing Boris' hand.
It has been reported that a motion could be proposed tomorrow that could put wheels in motion for a General Election in October.
How does this work?
MPs will vote on whether they will block or allow a no deal Brexit tomorrow.
This essentially tells the PM that if he can't get a Brexit deal before the final EU meeting on October 17 then he must ask for another extension to the October 31 deadline.
If MPs do vote to take control of the motion in this way, it would be the first step to blocking a no deal Brexit and as a result, it's believed Boris Johnson would then call for a vote on a General Election.
MPs who voted to take control of the motion and effectively begin the block of a no deal Brexit, would be expected to vote in favour of a GE.
MPs would have to approve an election under the motion by a two thirds majority.
When would the election be?
When quizzed by journalists, a source told Mirror Online it is the PM who confirms the final date with the Queen - amid Labour fears that Mr Johnson will deceive them over the date.
The senior government source reportedly revealed that an election at a later date could not be ruled out but said: "It’s October 14.”
That would allow a new PM to be in place in time for the EU council on October 17.
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