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Not raised in talks among no-deal opponents. They have liaised closely with the clerks who advise the Speaker, and with John Bercow himself. I think the clerks would have anticipated it if Queen’s consent was likely to be a problem 1/3
If it became a barrier, I suspect the Speaker would find a way round it.
Some in No10 hoped the A50 extension Bill would not receive Royal Assent if PM did not send it to the Queen before Parliament prorogued next week 2/3
Some in No10 hoped the A50 extension Bill would not receive Royal Assent if PM did not send it to the Queen before Parliament prorogued next week 2/3
But that won’t work if Bill passes both Houses; any legislation that has done so automatically receives Royal Assent on prorogation 3/3
