John Major to intervene at Supreme Court battle over suspension of parliament – Sky News, Sky.com

Agenda

This morning, representatives from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be heard.

Then shortly after midday, words from former Conservative prime minister John Major, who himself was accused of proroguing parliament in 1997 in a bid to delay a report into the cash-for-questions scandal until after the upcoming election, will be heard.

It is expected that the Tory grandee will accuse current Prime Minister Boris Johnson of suspending parliament unlawful and will compare him to a dishonest estate agent whose argument for prorogation “makes no sense”.

Between 2 and 3pm, both Lord Keen, who represents the government, and Gina Miller’s lawyer, Lord Pannick, will address the court for the final time.

Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller’s case was previously defeated in the High Court, whereas a separate case brought by SNP MP Joanna Cherry in Scotland was successful, with judges ruling the prorogation was unlawful. Ms Cherry represents a group of around 75 MPs and peers.

The Supreme Court’s verdict is expected on Monday, although it may be delayed and come later in the week.