Boris Johnson short of options as rebels vow to secure Brexit delay

Boris Johnson talked up his ‘powers of persuasion’ on a visit to a farm in Aberdeenshire. Photograph: ReutersBoris Johnson’s shrinking options have narrowed further after opposition leaders agreed to reject his demand for a snap general election, until a Brexit delay has been secured.Senior members of the “rebel alliance” who have pledged to block a no-deal Brexit, including Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson, agreed to withhold their support when the government holds a s