Will the Queen’s Speech be delayed by Brexit and what would that mean for Theresa May’s future?
Brexit Explained: Without a new parliamentary session, MPs have nothing to do – but inviting in the Queen could spell doom for the prime minister
The last Queen’s Speech was the one when Her Majesty wore her anti-Brexit hat – as I mischievously chose to interpret that striking blue-with-yellow-stars selection.
You are forgiven if you have forgotten, given that what is supposed to be the annual pomp-and-ceremony of a new parliamentary session last took place almost two years ago.
Now there is a widespread expectation of a further delay before the royal carriage next trundles up to Westminster – so what is going on and is Brexit to blame?
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