British PM Johnson to Call for Elections after Brexit Failure

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call for a general election on December 12 after his latest push to exit the European Union was stymied by Parliament, he said in a BBC interview on Thursday.Johnson tried on Tuesday to pass legislation that would have ensured a departure from the E.U. by October 31 but was prevented by pro-remain factions in parliament. He had managed last week to work out an agreement on the terms of Brexit with E.U. leaders.Johnson was forced, as a result of the Tuesd