Opposition MPs have been up in arms at the idea of the PM trying to 'force through' a no-deal Brexit.
As the government plans to suspend Parliament effectively giving opposition MPs too little time to stop a no-dealBBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg this morning said the suspension would allow Prime MinisterThis means he would be able to lay out his future government and Brexit plans when the speech re-opens Parliament – but only if the Queen gives the go-ahead.
Opposition MPs have claimed the Prime Minister has made the decision to stop them blocking a no-deal Brexit However, Parliament can only be prorogued with the Queen’s permission and on the advice of the Privy Council.As Head of State the Queen has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters and has long maintained strong relationships with her prime ministers, who she meets weekly at Buckingham Palace.The Queen would usually stand by the prime minister’s decision
However, a Number 10 source argued the prime minister simply wants to ‘get on’ with his domestic plans.
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