Johnson suspends House after Opposition votes against his call for a snap poll
What is usually a solemn, formal prorogation ceremony erupted into raucous scenes as opposition lawmakers in the House of Commons chamber shouted 'shame on you' and held up signs reading 'silenced'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will apply for a debate to ensure the law barring a no-deal Brexit is respected by the PM
Johnson has suggested there's a solution to be found in making the island of Ireland a single area when it comes to food and animal standards and rules
Johnson's strategy to leave "do or die" by that deadline has been shaken by the events of recent days
The appeal of the ruling will go straight to the UK Supreme Court
Johnson said that if Corbyn voted in favour of a draft law against the government's Brexit strategy then he should also support an election to 'allow the people of this country to have their view'
Businesses should prepare for a no-deal exit from EU
The prime minister's office has indicated he would seek an early election if that bill is passed to take his Brexit case to the people
Downing Street has indicated that Johnson is prepared to go for a motion for a general election around October 14 in retaliation
There had been no specific reference to an FTA in the read-out earlier put out by Johnson's office at 10 Downing Street
Boris Johnson appears bent on circumventing debate about his no-deal Brexit
Tonight is the first of a series of key votes in Parliament
Johnson delivers Brexit ultimatum to rebels
The British Parliament will resume proceedings on September 3 after a summer recess
Strategists see pound support on bid to block no-deal Brexit
Former PM John Major, a strong supporter of EU membership, has said he will seek to join the London legal action
Johnson's move to suspend Parliament for longer than usual was cheered by US President Donald Trump but provoked criticism from some lawmakers and media
President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised "great" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his controversial move to suspend parliament. Trump said the suspension -- which critics call a deliberate attempt to stymie democratic opposition to Brexit -- will make it "very hard" for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to seek a no-confidence vote against Johnson. "Especially in light of the fact that Boris is exactly what the U.K. has been looking for, & will prove to be 'a great one!' Love U.K.," Trump tweeted. Johnson announced the usually shorter suspension of parliament would be extended until October 14 -- just two weeks before Britain is set to leave the EU -- enraging anti-Brexit MPs. MPs will return to London later than in recent years, giving pro-EU lawmakers less time than expected to thwart Johnson's Brexit plans before Britain is due to leave the European Union on October 31. Trump is Johnson's highest-profile foreign backer and he has encouraged Brexit with promises of
Agree on passing a law to force the government to seek a delay