A former senior Tory MP has said that the Prime Minister would be ‘out in five minutes’ if he failed to ask for a Brexit extension. Dominic Grieve said that if Boris Johnson fails to abide by the Benn Act…
Supreme Court examines lawfulness of Parliament suspension (BBC)
The Supreme Court is meeting to consider whether Boris Johnson acted lawfully in suspending Parliament. The 11 judges are hearing two appeals relating to the PM’s decision to prorogue Parliament to mid-October. Edinburgh’s Court of Session found last week that…
Brexit: Protests as five-week Parliament suspension begins (BBC)
Parliament has officially been suspended for five weeks, with MPs not due back until 14 October. Amid unprecedented scenes in the Commons, some MPs protested against the suspension with signs saying “silenced” while shouting: “Shame on you.” It comes after…
Brexit: MPs willing to go to court to enforce delay (BBC)
MPs, including Tories expelled from the party, are preparing legal action in case the PM refuses to seek a delay to Brexit. A bill requiring Boris Johnson to ask for an extension to the UK’s departure date to avoid a…
Brexit: Opposition parties to refuse PM election move (BBC)
UK opposition parties have agreed not to back Boris Johnson’s demand for a general election to take place before October’s EU summit. Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the SNP and Plaid Cymru say they will vote against or abstain in Monday’s…
Tory Brexit rebels ‘will lose whip’ if they vote against Boris Johnson this week (Metro)
Boris Johnson has warned MPs in his own party to toe the line and support his government or face being banned from the Conservatives. If Brexit rebels in the Tory party vote for legislation to block a no-deal Brexit in…
Parliament suspension sparks furious backlash (BBC)
The prime minister’s decision to suspend Parliament has prompted an angry backlash from MPs and opponents of a no-deal Brexit. It sparked protests across the country, a legal challenge and a petition with more than a million signatures. The government…
Full text of Theresa May’s resignation speech
Speech by Prime Minister Theresa May, outside Downing Street, May 24, 2019, where she tearful declared she will quit on June 7 Ever since I first stepped through the door behind me as Prime Minister, I was driven to make…
Brexit: Last chance to guarantee 22 May delay, MPs told (BBC)
MPs have been told they face their “last opportunity” to ensure the Brexit process is extended to 22 May and bring certainty to people and businesses. The attorney general said any further extension past 12 April would be “subject to…
Brexit: Theresa May urged to quit to help deal pass (BBC)
Theresa May could gain support for her Brexit deal if she promises to stand down as PM, senior Conservatives have told the BBC. MPs in the party have said they might reluctantly back the agreement if they know she will…