The Latest: Johnson welcomes decision by Brexit Party

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain’s national election on Dec. 12 and its impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
1:50 p.m.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed the decision by Brexit Party chief Nigel Farage not to challenge the Conservatives in districts that they won in the last election.
The move by Farage is expected to strengthen Johnson’s party’s chances in the Dec. 12 election.
Johnson told reporters while campaigning Monday th