Legal campaigner Gina Miller said on Sunday any attempt to suspend Britain’s parliament in order to push through a no-deal Brexit would be unlawful, announcing her intention to challenge such a move in court if necessary.
Lords back attempt to stop next prime minister suspending parliament to force through no-deal
17/07/2019
Peers back plan that would force ministers to make series of statements in parliament in run-up to EU exit deadline.
Lords Pass Plan To Stop Boris Johnson Forcing Through No-Deal Brexit By Suspending Parliament
17/07/2019
MPs are set for a crunch Brexit vote on Thursday after peers passed a plan designed to stop Boris Johnson suspending parliament to force through no deal.
MPs pass amendment to block Boris Johnson from suspending parliament to force through no-deal
18/07/2019
Crucial vote will force the new prime minister to stage debates and votes in Parliament in the run-up to the Halloween deadline.
Amendment is passed by 41 votes in potentially crucial Commons decision.
MPs have passed a plan to block Boris Johnson from suspending parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Former minister quit government to block Boris Johnson from suspending parliament.
MPs and peers taking legal action to stop Boris Johnson from suspending Commons to allow no deal
22/07/2019
Cross-party group of parliamentarians want Scottish court to rule before MPs return to Westminster in September.
A cross-party group of MPs and peers is taking action to stop parliament from being suspended.
Legal move against Commons Brexit suspension
22/07/2019
A cross-party group of MPs and peers has said it is planning legal action in Edinburgh to prevent parliament being "closed down" in the run-up to Brexit.
Pro-remain MPs want to stop Boris Johnson from overriding Parliament's wishes on Brexit. / A cross party group of pro-remain MPs have began an action at Scotland's highest court to stop Boris Johnson from overriding Parliament's wishes on Brexit.
A group of politicians has started a legal action aimed at preventing Boris Johnson shutting down parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Rebel MPs are working on a plan to thwart Boris Johnson pursuing a no-deal Brexit on 31 October that involves forcing parliament to sit through the autumn recess, amid growing outrage about the power and influence of his controversial aide, Dominic Cummings.
Legal bid to stop Westminster shutdown
13/08/2019
A legal challenge to try to prevent Boris Johnson shutting down parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit is to get under way later.
Dozens of MPs and Peers want to stop Boris Johnson from being able to suspend parliament. / A judge has agreed to a fast-tracked hearing on whether the Prime Minister can legally suspend Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
John Bercow Warns He Will Fight Boris Johnson 'With Every Breath' To Stop Parliament Suspension
14/08/2019
The speaker of the commons said the suspension of Parliament is "anathema to me".
John Bercow has insisted he will fight any attempt to suspend parliament in the run-up to Brexit with every breath in his body. / The Speaker of the House of Commons insisted: “We cannot have a situation in which parliament is shut down.”
Parliament will block a no-deal Brexit if unelected people behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson try to wrench Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without agreement, former finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday.
Rebel MPs vow to occupy alternative parliament as thousands to protest Boris Johnson's prorogation plan
31/08/2019
Parliamentarians must not allow the government to 'avoid scrutiny at this time of national crisis', MPs say. / More than 50 cross-party MPs have vowed to sit in an alternative House of Commons if Boris Johnson suspends parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Protesters have gathered outside the British embassy in Brussels to demonstrate against Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament.
Demonstrations have been taking place across the UK against Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in the run-up to Brexit.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been slapped down by Number 10 after being filmed in an unguarded moment discussing the reasons for proroguing Parliament.
Protesters ranged from students at the prime minister’s old Oxford college to retired teachers, children and activists.
Thousands march across UK in ‘Stop the coup’ protests against Johnson parliament suspension
31/08/2019
‘Shame on you,’ demonstrators shout as they gather outside Downing Street and block roads and bridges.
'It's like if they had banned saunas here': Finnish minister tries to explain the gravity of UK parliament suspension to his countrymen
29/08/2019
Boris Johnson decision to suspend parliament sends shockwaves around the continent.