What you had to say about Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament

Readers have had their say.
AFP/Getty Images — Readers have had their say. AFP/Getty Images

The Government officially shut down Parliament on Monday night for five weeks, with MPs not due back until October, barely a fortnight before Britain is due to leave the EU on Thursday, October 31.

Opposition MPs claim the move is intended to stifle debate and opposition to a no-deal Brexit.

Our on-line poll asked: “Do you agree with Parliament being prorogued for five weeks?”

More than 500 people took part and the vote was split 60% for, 40% against.

Comments on our Facebook pages were divided – this is what you had to say.

Steven Slack said: “Yes 100% it’s normal procedure when there is a new government and PM.”

Backing the Prime Minister, Alison Hall said: “I support Boris 100%.”

Olivia Kate Brown commented: “Not for 5 weeks, but they need some kind of break from the pressure of the Brexit.”

Jonathan George Lowe said: “It's a cheeky time to prorogue but they do it every year; this session has gone on for longer.”

Lynne Aubrey expressed: “Unbelievable. Don't people understand that there's more to this country than whether we leave EU. Of course its not a good thing to pause parliament.”

Amy Murray said: “Should have been until the 31st of October.”

Craig Brenkley commented: “Direct Democracy from the people should overide Parliamentary Democracy any day.”

These results were recorded at 8.30am on Wednesday, September 11.