Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament

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29 Aug, 2019 Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament The Queen has been dragged into Westminster's bitter Brexit battle after Boris Johnson asked her to suspend Parliament for more than a month. Latest News N.I. man Jonathon Conaghan (41) convicted of sexual communication with a child and grooming Northern Ireland man, Jonathon Conaghan, 41, has been convicted of a number of child sex offences. Probe into Orange Order after historic sexual abuse claims Two women have claimed they were abused by members of the Orange Order - but the organisation "did nothing" when made aware of the allegations, according to the Impartial Reporter. N.I. reacts after Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament for five weeks Northern Ireland is giving its reaction to the news that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has had his request to suspend parliament for five weeks approved by Queen Elizabeth II. Contractor appointed for new Larne sports pavilion Plans for a new sports pavilion at Sandy Bay have taken a step forward following the appointment of contractor, Cleary Contracting. Sport Update Teenage prospect James Hind lights up Manx Grand Prix, Junior victory for Isle of Man ace Nathan Harrison Manx Grand Prix sensation James Hind underscored his potential as a rider to watch in the future as he shattered the lap record in two classes. Coleraine bolster their squad with three new signings It has been a busy day at Coleraine Showgrounds with the Bannsiders announcing three new signings. Michael O'Neill recalls in-form Motherwell star to Northern Ireland squad Motherwell's Liam Donnelly has been recalled into the Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland squad for the friendly against Luxembourg and the Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany. And finally... Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament The Queen has been dragged into Westminster's bitter Brexit battle after Boris Johnson asked her to suspend Parliament for more than a month. See all the day's news here

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