https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08...prorogue-parliament-prompts-protests/11458552
Queen grants Boris Johnson's request to prorogue Parliament ahead of Brexit deadline
Updated about 4 hours ago
The Queen has approved British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to shut down the UK Parliament for several weeks ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Key points:
Critics argue the PM's move is part of a drive to prevent MPs from having a say on a controversial no-deal exit from the European Union.
- Mr Johnson has denied the move is to prevent MPs stopping a no-deal Brexit
- One MP described the move as an attempt to govern without Parliament
- The UK is due to leave the EU on October 31
It comes a day after politicians who are opposed to a no-deal Brexit met to discuss ways they could use parliamentary procedure to force Mr Johnson to seek a delay to Brexit.
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Yeps, if it comes from 'One who must be obeyed';
then this kefuffle may see the settlement that the people
wanted in the first place so many moons ago.
Cheers,
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