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by treerock 2492 days ago
So the plan is for Parliament to be suspended between 10th September and 14th October.

But they were already due a recess between 13th September and 8th October for their yearly jolly at the seaside[1].

Having just returned from their summer recess between 20th July and 5th September.

[1]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_conference_season

2 comments

There is a very important difference. The normal conference season is just a break, a holiday. Any debates, work or legislation continues where they left off after they get back. If something important happens, they can and have come back early or might vote not to break. The runes were showing that a long break would have been trimmed by parliament.

Proroguing parliament ends the parliamentary session. Any work in progress, debates on bills and what not are cancelled as void. A new session of parliament starts from day one on everything, with a Queen's speech, State Opening and what not. That's why toward the end of the parliamentary year there is often a rush to get matters concluded and bills enacted before prorogation. Coming back early is much more difficult.

This move effectively turns the whole parliament into a one issue organisation and disables debate.

https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/prorogation/

"Yes, we know war just broke out, but normally the army have a holiday that week; the enemy suggested they have a fortnight off this time, so why not!"

Makes perfect sense? /s