AFP/ Getty Images Copyright: AFP/ Getty Images Former Labour MP Luciana Berger has joined the Liberal Democrats, saying the party is "unequivocal in wanting to stop Brexit" Image caption: Former Labour MP Luciana Berger has joined the Liberal Democrats, saying the party is "unequivocal in wanting to stop Brexit"

It's been another busy day in British politics.

Boris Johnson said on Thursday afternoon that he would "rather be dead in a ditch" than ask the EU to delay Brexit beyond 31 October.

But lawyers representing businesswoman Gina Miller have said decision to suspend parliament is an unlawful abuse of power.

In the latest blow to hit the new Prime Minister, his brother Jo announced he is resigning as an MP and minister, saying he is "torn between family loyalty and the national interest".

Meanwhile, as the prospect of an early General Election looms, nearly 200,000 people have applied to register to vote in just 72 hours - and more than half of them are under 35.

MPs will get another chance to vote for an early election on Monday, the government has announced.

And former Labour MP Luciana Berger has joined the Liberal Democrats, saying the party is "unequivocal in wanting to stop Brexit".

That's the end of our live page coverage today.