It’s UK election time, again

The World

Christmas comes early for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He’s getting what he wanted — a national election on Dec. 12. Johnson sees the vote as the best way to “get Brexit done.” But it’s risky, as The World’s Orla Barry reports from London. 

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