Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, vowed to make Brexit happen by Oct. 31 when he moved into 10 Downing Street on July 24. In just six weeks in office, that possibility now looks much more remote.

In only his second time at the dispatch box, Johnson on Tuesday lost the first House of Commons vote he has presided over, lost his majority, and lost control of the Brexit process. It’s quite a record.

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