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DARK SECRETS: Boris johnson blocks opposition no confidence vote set to take place tomorrow | Rare Historical Photos

Boris Johnson has today blocked Labour's bid to hold a vote of no confidence in the Tory government.

The Opposition planned to table the motion today - with a vote on Wednesday - after it emerged the PM would cling to office until September 5.

However, Downing Street has told Labour leader Keir Starmer that they will not give him the time in the House of Commons for the debate and vote to go ahead.

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