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Boris disagrees with court, still plans Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to press on with his plans for Brexit, despite a devastating ruling by Britain’s highest court that his suspension of parliament was unlawful.

 

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UK court to rule on Parliament Brexit shutdown

The UK’s highest court is due to hand down its historic ruling on the legality of the five-week suspension of parliament.

 

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Boris could be forced to recall Parliament over Brexit mess

Boris Johnson could recall parliament if Britain’s highest court rules he unlawfully suspended it, a government lawyer says, after judges heard the prime minister wanted a shutdown because it was an obstacle to his Brexit plans.

 

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Boris urged to recall Parliament after court ruling, no-deal Brexit warnings

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced renewed pressure to recall Parliament after he was forced to reveal that a no-deal Brexit could trigger medical shortages, food price rises and major cross-channel trade delays.

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UK Parliament suspended amid Brexit chaos

The simmering showdown between UK prime minister Boris Johnson and the parliament over Brexit has come to a head as lawmakers delivered three defeats to the government’s plans for leaving the European Union.