The brawl over Brexit is getting dirty. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament marks a sharp escalation of hostilities.
Mr Johnson hasn't only increased the likelihood that Britain leaves the European Union without a deal on Oct 31, he has dared the opposition to trigger a general election. Beyond Brexit, his plan risks unleashing an unprecedented constitutional crisis.
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