'Shame on you': Chaos in House of Commons as MPs attempt to block suspension of parliament
The five-week suspension of parliament began in the early hours of this morning.
The five-week suspension of parliament began in the early hours of this morning.
In a vote this evening, the motion was passed 311 votes to 302.
There’s still plenty more Brexit action to come today. Stay with us for updates.
The UK parliament is set to be suspended, but not before a formal ceremony.
From Nick Boles’ speech after the indicative votes, to Dr Phillip Lee crossing the chamber this week, power has been ebbing away from Boris Johnson and the Tory party.
The legislation would ensure Britain does not crash out of the European Union if an agreement cannot be reached by 19 October.
“In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest,” he said.
There are 56 days until the current Brexit deadline.
Members of Parliament earlier voted to delay Brexit in a bid to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal.
It’s been a really odd day in Westminster – even by usual recent standards.
The usually smooth talker stumbled through his answers and let some things slip through this afternoon.
Boris Johnson’s first Commons defeat as Prime Minister raises more questions on the long and winding Brexit road.
The motion was passed by 328 ayes to 301 noes.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to call a general election if MPs pass a vote that would prevent a no-deal Brexit.
The British Prime Minister confirmed the meeting in the House of Commons today.
Johnson met with ministers and ruled out another Brexit extension last night.
Rumours of a general election to be held on 17 October engulfed the British political sphere yesterday – so what’s the PM up to?
Boris Johnson’s move has been met with outrage by opposition parties, and a court challenge is being brought forward.
It’s all set to kick off again in the Commons from the start of next month – here are the key dates.
Rees-Mogg has just given his first statement in the House of Commons as a member of the British government.
Theresa May took part in her final prime minister’s questions this afternoon.
Concerns were raised over those who were injured by their own hand receiving the pension.
The idea has been suggested during the Tory leadership campaign.
A “presumption against prosecution” for alleged offences committed by British soldiers has been proposed by the UK government.
Liverpool staged one of the greatest comebacks in their history after beating Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield last night.
The UK is preparing for local elections, European elections; while Theresa May still tries to get her deal over the line.
Plus: The average cost of a house in Dublin.
The House of Commons press office said the leak was “urgently dealt with and has now been isolated”.
The House of Commons is set to vote on a number of options today.
The best answer to that question is: “F**k knows. I’m past caring. It’s like the living dead in here.”
Even if the House of Commons decides a majority course of action, it won’t be legally binding.
MPs have voted to seize control of parliamentary business in an unprecedented move that the government called “dangerous”.
A minister resigned in order to vote to hold indicative votes on Wednesday, a proposal which Theresa May opposes.
The Commons petitions committee said that “approximately 96% of signatures on the petition were from the UK”.
Around 100 Brexit supporters have joined the march from Sunderland to the House of Commons.
A vote in the House of Commons means Brexit may not be happening on March 29.
It’s been a bizarre week – but does the prime minister finally have Brexiteers backed in a corner?
Four amendments have been selected for this evening’s vote on whether to request an extension to Article 50 from the EU.