Queen Elizabeth approves Johnson’s request to suspend parliament

The Queen has approved Boris Johnson’s request to suspend parliament from the middle of next month, which will restrict MPs’ ability to block a no-deal Brexit.

In a move prompting a furious political row, parliament will be prorogued in the week beginning 9 September until 14 October.

This is the date on which a new Queen’s Speech – detailing the legislative agenda of Mr Johnson’s administration – will be held.

Her Majesty approved the government’s request for a five-week prorogation at a meeting of the Privy Council at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on Wednesday.

Via Sky News

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