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Many Britons React With Anger Over Suspension Of Parliament

The leader of Britain's House of Commons called those opposed to the move "phony" and questioned whether lawmakers have the "courage or the gumption" to bring down the government.
Thousands of demonstrators gather outside Houses of Parliament on Wednesday in London to protest against plans to suspend Parliament.

The leader of Britain's House of Commons on Thursday called lawmakers opposed to the suspension of Parliament "phony" and questioned whether they have the "courage or the gumption" to change the law or bring down the government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

, Jacob Rees-Mogg made the comments a

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