Britain’s former finance minister has said he would vote against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid to force an election.
Speaking to British media, Philip Hammond said parliament should instead be focused on securing a deal to leave the European Union.
He also called for more mature and constructive dialogue, calling on MPs to 'grow up.'

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