Dominic Raab, the former Brexit secretary, said he would consider proroguing parliament OLIVIER MATTHYS/APThe Queen risks being pulled into a “terrible conflict” over Brexit, it was claimed yesterday, after a Tory leadership contender refused to rule out suspending parliament to force through a no-deal exit. Hardline Brexiteers have called for the new prime minister to end the parliamentary session so that MPs are powerless to block a no-deal departure from the EU on October 31. Dominic Raab, the former Brexit secretary, is the only contender so far to say that he would consider proroguing parliament — bringing the session to an end — to prevent MPs forcing the government into another delay. Such a move would require the prime minister to go to Buckingham Palace to seek the Queen’s permission. His comments provoked a row, with a succession…

Source: The Times June 06, 2019 23:03 UTC