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MPs are returning to Westminster this week ahead of what is expected to be a dramatic parliamentary showdown over Brexit.

So, what's happening?

• Tuesday 3 September

MPs return to Westminster after parliament's summer break.

Cross-party rebels opposed to a no-deal Brexit will attempt to use a motion to allow them to control the Commons business on Wednesday, guaranteeing time to debate a law to block a no-deal.

They could seek an emergency debate from Commons Speaker John Bercow, secured under the standing order 24.

A senior government source has said that if MPs back the cross-party motion, the prime minister will seek a general election on 14 October.

The source said MPs will face a "simple choice" tomorrow and any Conservative MP voting against the government would have the whip removed from them.

In Edinburgh, a full hearing will take place at the Court of Session over a case brought by a 70-strong group of MPs and peers.

They are arguing that it is unlawful for parliament to be suspended for the specific purpose of forcing through a no-deal Brexit.

Last week, the Scottish court rejected the group's request for an emergency order against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament.

But the judge brought forward the date of the full hearing.

• Wednesday 4 September

If MPs are successful in passing the motion on Tuesday to take control of the Commons, the government will table a motion for a snap general election.

There would then be a vote on a new general election under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, which requires a two-thirds majority.

If Mr Johnson wins the backing of MPs, the country will go to the polls on Monday 14 October and the rebel group will be blocked from representing the Conservatives in parliament.

The prime minister will take on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn from midday in his first session of Prime Minister's Questions.

After PMQs, Chancellor Sajid Javid will set out the government's spending plans to parliament following the results of the Treasury's spending review.

This will include already-announced cash increases for the NHS, police and schools.

• Thursday 5 September

A separate legal challenge to Mr Johnson's suspension of parliament, brought by anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller, is scheduled to be heard by a court.

The case has been joined by former prime minister Sir John Major, Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, and Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson.

• Monday 9 September to Thursday 12 September

Parliament will be suspended at some point between these dates.

It won't reopen for up to five weeks and after the parties' annual conferences.

• 14 October

A new parliamentary session will open with a Queen's Speech, which will set out the legislative agenda of Mr Johnson's government.

This is the date which Boris Johnson has set for a general election, if MPs vote to block a no-deal and if he wins the two-thirds majority needed to call an election.

• 17 October

The prime minister will join EU leaders at a Brussels summit, which could be his last chance to secure a fresh Brexit deal.

• 31 October

The date the UK is scheduled to leave the EU.