Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, failed in an attempt to taunt opposition parties into agreeing to an election in a stormy session in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

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What next for Johnson?

Brexit: The knowns and unknowns

Johnson, who cut short a trip to United Nations General Assembly after his decision to prorogue parliament was declared "unlawful" and "void" by the Supreme Court, also insisted the 11 justices' unanimous ruling was "wrong" and refused to apologize for advising the suspension.

Election plea rejected

Johnson accused rival parties of not trusting the electorate and looked to be setting up another attempt to suspend the Commons as he demanded an election.

"This Parliament must either stand aside and let this government get Brexit done or bring a vote of confidence and finally face the day of reckoning with the voters," Johnson told the Commons, adding he would not "betray the people" over Brexit.

Opposition parties again rejected Johnson's call for a poll, saying they would only agree to a new poll when leaving the European Union at the end of October without a deal was ruled out.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the prime minister couldn't be trusted, adding: "If you want an election, get an extension." A new law requires the government to ask for a Brexit delay if it fails to secure a Brexit deal by October 19, but it remains unclear whether Johnson will abide by it.

Suspension attempt likely

Johnson now appears likely to attempt to force another prorogation of parliament. His attorney-general, Geoffrey Cox, earlier told the Commons that the parliament was "dead" and a "disgrace."

A spokesman for the prime minister later indicated Johnson was preparing to prorogue parliament, telling reporters: "I think you heard the prime minister say clearly that he believes there is a need for him to put forward a serious agenda."

Any prorogation beyond five to six days would likely be challenged in the courts.

Fury over PM's rhetoric

Opposition lawmakers urged the prime minister to tone down his rhetoric and avoid using the language of "surrender" and "betrayal" during the furious parliamentary session. Many invoked the memory of their colleague Jo Cox, who was murdered shortly before the Brexit referendum.

After Labour MP Paula Sherriff told Johnson she had received death threats, with many echoing the prime minister's own words, the prime minister replied: "I have never heard so much humbug in my life," sparking uproar.

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson told Johnson she had reported a threat against her child to the police. "That has been dismissed as humbug," she said. "This is a disgraceful state of affairs, and we must be able to find a way to conduct ourselves better."