Members of Parliament could use an archaic procedure to try the prime minister for ‘high crimes and misdemeanours'.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson could be impeached and removed from office if he tries to force through Brexit. Johnson has insisted that he will refuse to delay Brexit despite members of parliament passing a law compelling him to seek a delay. Under an arcane parliamentary procedure members of parliament can be charged with"high crimes and misdemeanors." The procedure was last used in 1806 and was considered obsolete.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson could be impeached and removed from office if he tries to force through Brexit. Johnson has insisted that he will refuse to delay Brexit despite members of parliament passing a law compelling him to seek a delay. Under an arcane parliamentary procedure members of parliament can be charged with"high crimes and misdemeanors." The procedure was last used in 1806 and was considered obsolete.
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