After election win, PM Johnson makes Brexit promise and says UK will 'take back control' of borders, money and trade.
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Conservative leader Boris Johnson eyes 'historic' election victory as exit poll, initial results signal Labour demise.
The strong showing is vindication for Boris Johnson, who now has a chance to put his personal stamp on Britain, beginning with Brexit.
Conservatives land early shock after exit poll predicts big majority
“I think Brexit has dominated, it has dominated everything by the looks of it.
The next government will decide how the country handles Brexit.
Polls have closed in the UK's general election. What could the result mean for Brexit?
The result of the election will have a decisive effect on the direction that Brexit takes, three-and-a-half years since the U.K.’s referendum on EU membership.
The Conservatives are set to win an overall majority of 86 in the general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
The UK's next prime minister will be decided as millions go to the polls, which open at 7am and close at 10pm.
Brexit, the National Health Service, and climate change are all on the ballot on Thursday.
MPs are debating Boris Johnson's call for a general election on 12 December after Labour threw its weight behind a pre-Christmas poll.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accepted a delay to Britain's departure from the European Union to January 31 after the bloc agreed earlier on Monday to grant the extension, while also urging the EU to accept no more delays.
Anti-racism campaigners take part in a vigil, following the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck container, outside the Home Office in London
The government says it will push ahead with efforts to pass its Brexit deal, despite a major setback to its plans.
Queen Elizabeth has appeared in full regalia in the UK parliament for a speech, but was missing one key item for just the second time in history.
It appears increasingly unlikely PM will hit deadline for deal laid down in Benn act
The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop.
PM plays down Scottish court ruling and significance of Yellowhammer release
Boris Johnson’s suspension of the UK Parliament is unlawful, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled.