prorogation

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On Tuesday, the government passed a carry-over motion allowing the bill to continue its passage through Parliament after prorogation, but it is not clear when exactly it will be debated by MPs.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Bercow emphasised with evident glee that the item in the official journal of parliament relating to the prorogation had been “exxxxpunged”.

From The Guardian • Sep. 28, 2019

As a remedy, the Supreme Court declared the whole prorogation null and void.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 26, 2019

Internet users zeroed in on the spider attached to her chest on Tuesday as she read the decision tearing down Mr. Johnson’s prorogation decision.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2019

The house again met in March, in order to complete the business which remained unfinished at the recent prorogation.

From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan