But that said, the Conservative Party appears set to win most votes and possibly a majority of seats. Among the smaller parties, the pro-European, centrist Liberal Democrats are predicted to win 14 percent and 13 seats in Parliament. 191206215135507Johnson has promised to "get Brexit done" and pass his withdrawal agreement through Parliament by the end of January if the Conservatives scoop a majority. However, even if Parliament passes the existing withdrawal agreement by that deadline, a potentially gruelling negotiation over the UK and EU's future relationship will begin as the transition period comes into effect. If Labour wins, it will ask the EU for another Brexit extension to allow time to renegotiate the current withdrawal agreement.

Source: News 24 December 09, 2019 09:56 UTC