Scottish judge finds UK PM Boris Johnson's planned prorogation of parliament lawful

A judge at the highest court in Scotland has found Boris Johnson's planned prorogation of Parliament lawful.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019 - 11:41

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A judge at the highest court in Scotland has found UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's planned prorogation of Parliament lawful.

Legal action aimed at preventing the UK Government suspending Parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline of October 31 was considered at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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