Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a surprise for British politics on Wednesday. He asked the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks, starting September 10th. That’s a big deal because the UK is hurtling toward an Oct. 31 deadline on Brexit. Host Carol Hills speaks with Pauline Latham, a member of parliament from the Conservative Party and a supporter of Boris Johnson.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.