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29/08/2019 GMT

Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament has prompted a backlash

BBC World Service - Newsday, Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament has prompted a backlash

Government ministers insist MPs will still have time to debate Brexit

Government ministers insist MPs will still have time to debate Brexit.

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