Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered another defeat yesterday as the country’s Supreme Court ruled that his decision to prorogue, or suspend, parliament earlier this month was unlawful.
The eleven judges said unanimously yesterday that the suspension was unlawful because it had the effect of preventing parliament from carrying out it’s constitutional functions. They added that there was no apparent reason, let alone good reason, for a five week suspension. The ruling means that technically, the prorogation that has closed parliament this month, never happened and lawmakers are free to return to business. Accordingly, the British Parliament will reconvene today with just 37 days left before Brexit.
MEANWHILE, THE POLISH GOVERNMENT HAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED A BALANCED BUDGET FOR 2020 POLSKIE RADIO REPORTS
The budget is the first since the fall of communism to balance government income and spending, avoiding a deficit. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told reporters that this year’s budget is „development oriented”, with predicted growth of 3.7 pct. Poland’s new Finance Minister, Jerzy Kwieciński, added that the growth estimate was a „conservative figure” and that growth could potentially exceed pct.
IN GDANSK, EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE TODAY HOLDING LARGE SCALE TRAINING EXERCISES IN THE CITY
The exercises will take place at various locations throughout today & tomorrow and will focus on improving the readiness of the City’s emergency services in the event of a major incident such as a terrorist attack or bombing. The city government has said residents can expect to see more police & municipal police patrols today and is asking the public not to be alarmed.
The main exercises will be taking place in the area around Srebrniki Reservoir, with training also going on around the tunnel under the Vistula.
ALSO IN GDANSK TODAY, ONE OF EUROPE’S LARGEST RAIL INDUSTRY MEETINGS IS TAKING PLACE AT AMBER EXPO
TRAKO 2019 brings together international experts from across the rail industry to Gdansk to showcase the latest technology and innovations. Parts of the exhibition are open to the public.
Details on www.trakofair.com
And the Prime Minister had to step in to rescue the Polish national volleyball team after a cancelled flight left them stranded at the airport in Amsterdam.
The team, who are currently on an incredible seven-win streak at the Euro championships, had been due to fly to Ljubljana to face Slovenia in the semi-final on Thursday. But when Slovenia’s Adria Airways announced they were suspending almost all flights yesterday the team were unexpectedly stranded in Amsterdam, just two days before the semi-final. Fortunately for the team, PM Mateusz Morawiecki tweeted: „Our volleyball team got stuck at the airport in Amsterdam. We are sending a government plane… The team will be trying for an eighth consecutive victory tomorrow against Slovenia.
WEATHER
Wednesday’s weather outlook: A cloudy day with any showers dying out by mid-day. Temperatures should reaching 15 degrees Celsius, 59 degrees Fahrenheit with light winds from the South East. The outlook for tomorrow, continuing mild and dry with some sunny spells.
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