But isn’t the prorogation of Parliament only for a few days? A recess of 3 weeks would happen for the party conference season.
No UG. That is exactly the point. When parliament is in recess parliament still has control. Parliament was expected, if they voted to do it, to be in recess from mid-September to early October. During this time many parts of Parliament continue; it is not shut down and Parliament could sit if necessary.
Proroguing is the shutting down of parliament completely with no control by parliament. This is usually for about four days before a Queen's speech. Johnson has prorogued for five weeks during which time parliament has lost its power to its junior partner, the executive (government). Is there a justifiable reason for Johnson doing this? We shall find out what the court thinks soon.
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Scottish political mess. Is Devolution working?