BORIS Johnson would come out on top in a snap general election, according to Adver readers.

The prospect of the country heading to the ballot box on October 14 grew ever nearer last night when Mr Johnson became the first prime minister since Rosebery in 1894 to lose his first House of Commons vote.

There was a cry of "not a good start, Boris" from the opposition benches as MPs voted to take control of today's Commons agenda by 328 votes to 301.

That paves the way for a critical bill designed to block the Conservatives from taking the UK out of the EU without a Brexit deal.

Mr Johnson's response was to declare he will table a motion for a general election, which would likely take place in six weeks' time.

"The leader of the opposition has been begging for an election for two years," said the PM.

"I don't want an election but if MPs vote (on Wednesday) to compel another pointless delay to Brexit then that would be the only way to resolve this."

Adver readers yesterday seemed to be open to the idea of a third election in just over four years.

Gary Mane, from Nythe, said: “I hope Boris stays in, he’s probably the best candidate we’ve got at the moment.

“He’s fair to the people, the most genuine and he actually wants to do something for the people.”

Kristen Jeffries, from Eldene, added: “Boris is good, he’s fiery, he won’t stand any nonsense.

“We want to come out of Brexit, and we’ve got fed up of all the mucking about. Europe’s doing us no favours.”

Neil Houghton added: “Does it matter? Democracy in this country is dead.

“We had a referendum in 2016 and the losers and MPs seem to have forgotten the result.

“Plus, if we end up not leaving the EU, it will just show that whatever the result of future votes are, if you whinge and stamp your feet enough you get what you want like a spoilt child.

“I think those that voted leave have been very dignified yet the losers of that vote have been atrocious, protest after protest showing themselves up.

“If us leavers did the same we would be laughed at.”

A poll on the Adver website also revealed support for a general election in a tight contest. Those backing an election had 51 per cent of the vote, with those against having 49 per cent – an almost ironic split.

Allison Standley tried to keep a neutral outlook, saying: “I’d be okay with an election.

“I’m not a fan of Brexit but I accept it, I could easily accept the result of a general election if Brexit was the number one priority.

“Yes, go for it I say.”