Johnson suspends parliament!!!!!!!!!

So much for we won't leave without a Deal!!!

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

Here in Canada we call it proroguing parliament. It happens all the time. Not a big deal. Just one of many prerogatives the PM has. Too often we get better government when parliament is prorogued.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@hippyjoe1955 True.
However the max is 10 days. Not nearly 5 weeks!!
At the very least, this is a power grab.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 Prorogation here in Canada is 40 days in length but several of them can be strung together. The only limit is that parliament must meet at least once in the year. It can be used to shut down a nasty opposition or it is simply clearing the deck for a new direction/focus as it eliminates all the legislation on the parliament's agenda. Not really a big deal. In the case of Brexit the British people already had their say. They want Brexit. For once the parliament should reflect the will of the people as clearly stated in the plebiscite held by the government of the day. The remainers are wrong on this one.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@hippyjoe1955 People were assured it would not be " no deal"