The UK's prime minister triggered outrage from opponents after asking the Queen to suspend Parliament in an apparent attempt to force through Brexit.
Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with a plan to suspend the UK parliament in order to force through Brexit. The decision, which was agreed on Wednesday by the Queen, is political dynamite. Opponents accused him of overriding the UK's democratic norms. However, others suspect this could all be an elaborate bluff designed to cement himself in power before winning a snap general election. Visit Business Insider's home page for more stories.
Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with a plan to suspend the UK parliament in order to force through Brexit. The decision, which was agreed on Wednesday by the Queen, is political dynamite. Opponents accused him of overriding the UK's democratic norms. However, others suspect this could all be an elaborate bluff designed to cement himself in power before winning a snap general election. Visit Business Insider's home page for more stories.
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