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Big Ideas is a Canadian television series produced and broadcast by TVOntario, on the air since 2001. The program showcases public intellectual culture. It was conceived and produced by Wodek Szemberg. The show presented public lectures by acclaimed university educators and other distinguished guests.

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So, the Parliament has for the past five weeks.

You might think it is the perfect opportunity for the members to take a breather from Brexit and visit the sunnier coast of Europe .

But the Parliament - That is the official term doesn't actually mean That politicians are going on vacation.

You are still thinking about Europe , But mainly in relation to the Brexit - along with a whole series of other questions.

So, here's a breakdown of what to get up MPs might be in order.

Boris Johnson has suffered its sixth consecutive parliamentary defeat Election planning

the Parliament voted in favour of, and against a choice, so You might be wondering why You preparation for a choice.

Now, the Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , wants to restore The Party , the Conservative majority in the Parliament , in order to Escape more easily provide for him.

He lost his majority in the last week, and after That , You have only 288 of the deputies of the left in The Party - the are 38 MPs in the majority.

the opposition parties, including the Labour Party , voted against an Election - But they say they still want to, if it is clear, we will not Escape in Position for a no-deal.

Therefore to be expected That the choice of planning to crank up the machinery of each party to bring in Gear .

The next Election is likely to think, before the end of the Year

to Escape If You That a Parliament shutdown means the end of the British EU exit Talk - You 'd be wrong.

Mr Johnson said the government would use the Time to negotiate to make a deal with the EU, while still "prepare, without a".

will try meanwhile, the opposition parties, in order to prevent a no-exit prevent deal - to stop a law with the aim of a no-deal-UK EU at 31. October in Parliament .

This means That , if a deal is not agreed between Britain and the EU from 19. October, and the deputies not to vote, leaving with no deal, then the Prime Minister to ask the EU for a Brexit delay.

But the PM has said That his "government Escape not be delayed any Further ".

lawyers, attorneys, and other lawyers

this means That there are many legal clashes to take place is a chance That You will see - You guessed it - a British EU exit.

There have been suggestions That the government could ignore the anti-no-deal-law was Passed , Some Ministers called it "lousy" and said You 'd be what is required of them.

But the PM was warned, this could lead to a legal challenge.

deputies also voted in favour of the government to release details of its no-deal-plans and the conversations his had on the repeal of the Parliament .

But The Attorney -General Geoffrey Cox , the government's top legal Advisor - in question the right to the release of the communication has been made.

And as if That wasn't Enough , there is also a legal challenge to the original decision to suspend Parliament .

the Former Conservative PM, Sir John Major , and anti-British EU exit fighter and business woman, Gina Miller , had rejected her challenge, by The High Court , But an appeal is expected to be heard in the Supreme Court of justice, on the 17th of September.

conference season

Party conferences are a bit Like the Glastonbury of the political calendar.

in General, You are invited on the important Issues with the speeches of major political players and many panels, debates and receptions. There is also a karaoke Session .

But this Year - it is about the elections.

Speeches and promises, by the most important heads of state and government will be about pitching your great ideas and your parties look electable to The Public .

Jeremy Corbyn says he is "eager" for a choice, But wants a deal for their constituencies

And, of course, to circles during This Time , MPs will also be heading back to your choice, the areas they represent.

Normally, You would listen to You , the residents to Talk about local Issues That affect them.

But This Time - as with most Things - You will likely ask questions about the Leakage and how That is out.

a Break In This Time , Is this normal?

the Parliament is once in a Year for a short period of Time - usually in April or may.

a Pause - a Break In the parliamentary Session , It is, - what happened this Year , from around 13 September until 8. October.

It is normal for new governments to shut down Parliament - it lets You keep a "Queen's Speech - setting, in your plans for The Future .

But the length of Time varies - in the Year 2016, the Parliament was closed for four days while in 2014 it was closed for 13 days.

And this Year , the Parliament will be suspended for 24 Working Days .

Escape, However, and the changing political Waters of the Time of this suspension was controversial.

And it also means That as much as You , perhaps You feel ready to have the deputies will not be able to sit back and relax on your deck chairs.

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boris johnson, conservative party, unlawful parliament suspension, brexit

Source of news: bbc.com

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