The Church of England bishops wrote in an open letter: “Exiting the EU without an agreement is likely to have a massive impact on all our people and the Government is rightly preparing for this outcome.
“It is unlikely, however, that leaving without an agreement, regardless of consequences, will lead to reconciliation or peace in a fractured country.”
The Prime Minister’s decision on Wednesday to close parliament between mid-September and the Queen’s speech on 14th October was also referenced, with them saying: “The sovereignty of Parliament is not just an empty term, it is based on institutions to be honoured and respected: our democracy is endangered by cavalier disregard for these.”
Sir Desmond Swayne, a Christian and pro-Brexit Conservative MP for New Forest West, told Premier’s News Hour he was in favour of Mr Johnson’s latest move, saying: “I think it’s longer overdue and as for the hot air and the outrage – it’s bogus nonsense. The fact is that a session of Parliament normally lasts a year, this one has lasted over double that. It is high time that we had the prorogation that normally preceeds the new session of Parliament so that the government can set out its agenda. As for taking away the opportunities of those who are opposed to Brexit to do what they want to do, a mere three sitting days are being lost, three sitting days. The rest is just hyperbole…
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