Here's what you need to know about the plans to suspend UK parliament

Here are some of the things you need to know about Boris Johnson's controversial plans.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to hold a Queen's Speech on October 14 has sparked an onslaught of fury as critics branded the move a "constitutional outrage".

The controversial plan - described as "a very British coup" - will see Parliament temporarily shut down from around September 11 until the state opening on October 14.