At the scene, BBC correspondent Richard Galpin described the atmosphere as peaceful and lively. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has secured the Queen 's approval to suspend parliament from shortly after MPs return in September until a Queen 's Speech on 14 October . The move will significantly reduce the time available to block a no - confidence Brexit via parliamentary processes , as no debates and votes can take place . Labour accused Johnson of acting unconstitutionally , while Tory backbencher Dominic Cooper warned it could lead to a vote of no confidence in Johnson .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has secured the Queen 's approval to suspend parliament from shortly after MPs return in September until a Queen 's Speech on 14 October . The move will significantly reduce the time available to block a no - confidence Brexit via parliamentary processes , as no debates and votes can take place . Labour accused Johnson of acting unconstitutionally , while Tory backbencher Dominic Cooper warned it could lead to a vote of no confidence in Johnson .