PM is denying parliament a voice and treating the people with contempt, says TUC

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Commenting on today’s announcement (Wednesday) by the government to suspend parliament, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“This is a deliberate ploy by the prime minister to duck basic democratic scrutiny, at a time when people’s jobs and livelihoods are on the line.

“By denying parliament a voice, this government is treating the people with contempt.

“The effects of crashing out of the European Union without a deal would be felt for a generation.

“People and parliament together can stop this.

“We’ll support any democratic initiative to stop a disastrous no-deal whether through legislation, a general election or a popular vote.”

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