The UK looks set for a December general election after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced his party was ready to fight the “most radical campaign ever”.

Mr Corbyn said his condition of taking a no-deal Brexit off the table had now been met after the EU agreed to extend the deadline until 31 January 2020.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson can only hold an election with the support of MPs – who have blocked it three times.

The PM is making a fresh attempt to get their backing in Parliament.

MPs are currently debating a government bill for an early election on 12 December, which requires only a simple majority of one to pass.

The Scottish National Party and Liberal Democrats want a 9 December poll, saying it would prevent the prime minister from pushing his Brexit deal through Parliament.

No 10 sources have told the BBC they would accept 11 December to get opposition parties on-board – and they have agreed to put Brexit legislation on hold, for now.

Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon said Labour wanted Mr Johnson “out before Christmas”, but did not confirm his party’s preferred poll date.