Supreme Court ruling: John Major demands Boris Johnson issue an ‘unreserved apology’ to MPs

Sir John Major said the PM must issue an 'unreserved apology' to Parliament
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Harriet Brewis @HattieBrewis24 September 2019
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Former Prime Minister John Major has called on Boris Johnson to deliver an “unreserved apology” to MPs, following the Supreme Court’s ruling against his suspension of Parliament.

Sir John, who lead the Conservative Party for nearly seven years, was one of the sponsors of the appeal to the Supreme Court.

Prior to its ruling, he warned that if the judges did not rule against the Government, nothing could prevent a future Prime Minister from using prorogation "in any circumstances".

In a statement following the court’s ruling this morning, Sir John said it gave him “no pleasure to be pitted against a Government and Prime Minister of my own party.”

Even so, he said he was “delighted” by the judges’ decision.

The ex-PM said: “I am delighted that the Court has ruled the Prime Minister’s lengthy and contentious prorogation of Parliament to be unlawful.

“This was a case that should never have had to be considered, and it gave me no pleasure to be pitted against a Government and Prime Minister of my own Party.”

“Parliament must now be recalled immediately to recommence its work, and to receive the Prime Minister’s unreserved apology.”

Sir John added: “I hope this ruling from the Supreme Court will deter any future Prime Minister from attempting to shut down Parliament.

“No Prime Minister must ever treat the monarch or Parliament in this way again."

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