Boris Johnson faces further battles with rebel Tories, with hints some could back a second referendum.
This comes after a night of humbling defeats in the Commons, ahead of Parliament's prorogation at around 1.45am this morning.
His call for an October 15 election was last night rejected for a second time by opposition MPs - who insisted that a law blocking no deal must first take effect.
The defeat for the PM came just before Parliament was shut down for five weeks, leading to chaotic scenes as some MPs staged a symbolic protest in the chamber.
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