A Fun Day in Parliament as MPs return from their recess?

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A Fun Day in Parliament as MPs return from their recess?

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How events will unfold in Parliament (timings approximate after 17.00 BST)

14.30 BST: MPs return from their summer recess. New Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will be the first cabinet minister of the term to face questions from MPs.
15.30: Boris Johnson is expected to make a statement about the recent G7 summit in Biarritz. This could last for two hours or so.
17.30: There could be another ministerial statement, potentially on reported delays to the opening of the HS2 rail line.
After 17.00: If there is no further statement, an MP is expected to make a three-minute application to the Speaker John Bercow for an emergency debate on Brexit.
MPs will then be asked for their consent. If some MPs shout "no", 40 MPs in favour of the debate will need to stand up to ensure the debate goes ahead.
18.00-21.00: If approved, the emergency debate can last up to three hours.
21.00-22.00: MPs will vote on whether to take control of Parliament on Tuesday to extend the Brexit deadline to, at least, the end of January 2020. The vote could be as late as 22.00 BST.

Interesting times ahead :-)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49560557
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And Boris lost!
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The very last thing they did is put country before party, but I agree an utter shambles which threatens to plunge the UK into the dark ages, not because of Brexit, but potentially a labour government. You think this is chaotic?
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No I am not, but taking away a negotiating strategy and effectively hamstringing the UK in any talks with the EU is detrimental to the success of any future deal, that’s how negotiations work. The EU will and have taken every advantage of a weak UK position, all this has done is ensure the UK remains vulnerable. No one wants a no deal, but it has to be on the table to lend strength to the UK argument. This vote has simply destroyed any hope of the UK leaving on terms favourable to both sides.
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