"LIVE discussions" on whether the Tories should hold a snap General Election before Brexit are currently going on in Number 10, according to reports.

The Prime Minister is allegedly considering the move in response to news that a number of Tory rebels are willing to vote against the Government to help block a No-Deal Brexit, risking deselection from the party in the process.

Boris Johnson already announced he would suspend Parliament last week in an effort to reduce the time available to MPs to prevent a No Deal through legislation. 

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But it looks as if at least 20 Tories will go against the Government in the limited amount of time now available to them anyway. 

Johnson is due to hold an unscheduled cabinet meeting at 5pm later. 

BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said the announcement could happen as soon as Wednesday, but no final decision has yet been taken.