The last two times Parliament was suspended for a Queen's Speech that was not after a general election the closures lasted for four and 13 working days respectively. 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-deal Brexit via parliamentary processes, as no debates and votes can take place. Mr Johnson, who is expected to be sworn into office next week, said he would not seek an extension of his existing emergency powers if it meant Parliament could remain shut down.
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-deal Brexit via parliamentary processes, as no debates and votes can take place. Mr Johnson, who is expected to be sworn into office next week, said he would not seek an extension of his existing emergency powers if it meant Parliament could remain shut down.