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2019-08-28

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson asks Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament until October 14. Following precedent, the constitutional monarch approves the request.

Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend UK Parliament ahead of Brexit

Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend UK Parliament ahead of Brexit © CNN

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