Former Chancellor PhilipHammondUK says it's 'profoundly undemocratic' of PM BorisJohnson to shut parliament down 'at a time of national crisis'. For all the latest news from Westminster, click here:
All your questions answered about the Privy CouncilThe Privy Council is a group of around 400 senior politicians which dates back to Norman times.
New members sworn in after Johnson became Prime Minister included Jacob Rees-Mogg, who became Lord President of the Council as he is now Leader of the Commons.All the Cabinet are members along with some middle-ranking ministers, senior judges, figures from the Commonwealth and the leader of the opposition.When are Privy Council meetings held?
"It’s legitimate if it’s done after parliament has had a chance to debate a no-deal Brexit. We need to be given that time from Tuesday to, if necessary, pass legislation on a no-deal Brexit.Ireland again repeats no renegotiation of the backstop Swinson said:"I've written to the Queen to express my concern at Boris Johnson's anti-democratic plan to shut down parliament, and to request an urgent meeting.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ruth Davidson expected to quit as Scottish Tory leaderSources cite irreconcilable differences with Boris Johnson over Brexit and pressures of motherhood
Read more »
Ruth Davidson set to quit as Tory leader over Boris JohnsonRUTH Davidson is set to quit as the Tories’ leader in Scotland, senior sources revealed today. Insiders said the Scottish Conservatives boss – who became a mum in October – is to …
Read more »
Three new takeover offers on table for Bury - Sky sourcesThree new takeover offers for buryfcofficial are on the table, according to Sky sources, after an earlier deal fell through
Read more »
Journalist killing: 'Lyra's murder wasn't regrettable...it was despicable'Sara Canning gave her reaction to a Sky News interview with the leader of a political group allegedly linked to the New IRA.
Read more »
As it happened - Boris Johnson on Brexit: Our partners 'want this thing done'If you only read three stories this evening... 🔴BorisJohnson on Brexit: Our partners 'want this thing done' 🔴August Bank Holiday Monday temperature hits record 28.6C ☀️🌡️ 🔴Banksy's EU flag mural 'hidden'
Read more »
Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend parliament - cutting time to block no-deal BrexitBoris Johnson is planning to ask the Queen to suspend parliament ahead of a new Queen's Speech on 14 October, according to Sky sources
Read more »