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Prorogation

29 April 2026

Lead MP

Lindsay Hoyle

Debate Type

General Debate

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Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1

At a Glance

Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about prorogation in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The Commission was for proroguing the present Parliament, as read by the Leader of the House of Lords. The official statement indicated that this Parliament is being prorogued to Wednesday the 13th day of May in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His Majesty King Charles the Third, ending the First Session opened on 9 July 2024.
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