Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse Johnson of circumventing the democratic process.
Updated at 10:15 a.m. ET
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament, infuriating his political opponents and others who accuse Johnson of circumventing the democratic process. The move would likely allow Johnson to bypass lawmakers and push through a no-deal Brexit.
Within hours of Johnson's request, the queen agreed to prorogue, or suspend, Parliament for several weeks in September and October.
Johnson asked the queen to suspend Parliament during the second week of September, soon after lawmakers return from their summer recess. Under his plan, the body would not meet again
