What happens next with Brexit and the election

What happens next with Brexit and the election - day by day guide to drama ahead

Britain faces the most dramatic months of politics in decades as the clock ticks down to Boris Johnson's Hallowen Brexit deadline - come what may.

But a there's a lot that can happen between now and October 31.

It all kicks off with a Parliament's return from the Summer break - but the coming weeks could see crucial votes, a delay to Brexit, showdowns, recriminations and sackings.

And if Boris Johnson doesn't get his way, it's more than likely going to include a full-blown snap election.

So buckle up - it's going to be quite a ride. Here's how the next few weeks are likely to pan out, day-by-day.

September 3

Parliament returns after summer break.

Opposition MPs try to take control of the Commons order paper.

If this is successful, MPs will table a table a bill that would force Boris Johnson to delay the Brexit deadline until January 31, 2020 if a deal isn't agreed by October 19.

The Government will publish the text of a draft motion to trigger an election to take place on October 14.

Meanwhile, the legal bid to block the shutdown of Parliament brought by a cross-party group of MPs and politicians gets a full hearing in the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

September 4

Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to Whitehall spending for 2020/21 in his first spending review.

But assuming MPs have successfully taken control of the order paper, both the Brexit delay bill and the election bill will be formally moved.

A government source did not rule out cancelling the spending review to make room for the election vote.

If MPs vote to trigger an election, there would usually be a limited period of "wash-up" before Parliament is dissolved, to allow bills in progress to be completed or axed.

September 5

The Brexit delay law could go to the House of Lords.

Campaigner Gina Miller - teamed up with ex-PM John Major - will seek to legally challenge Johnson's attempt to suspend Parliament.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Gina Miller leaves Millbank Studios on August 29, 2019 in London, England. The UK Government has received permission from the Queen to suspend Parliament for extra days around the usual conference recess. Opposition to the proroguing of parliament has been widespread from politicians and the public. A House of Commons petition against reached over 1.3million signature from across the UK by 10am this morning. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images) (Peter Summers)

September 9

If an election is called for October 14, this is the date Parliament should be dissolved according to the statutory electoral timetable - which requires at least a 25 working day campaign.