Boris Johnson 'has spoken to the Queen' following Supreme Court 'unlawful' ruling

James Morris25 September 2019
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Confirming the conversation, a senior government official said it happened "earlier on today" and "after the verdict".

Boris Johnson pictured at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday
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But the official would not be drawn on whether Mr Johnson apologised to the Queen.

The official said: "We never in any circumstances discuss the contents of conversations between the Prime Minister and Her Majesty."

With Parliament returning on Wednesday following the court's landmark ruling, Mr Johnson also held a 30-minute telephone call with his Cabinet.

The official said he "disagrees with the decision but respects the independence of the judiciary".

Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the House of Commons, will set out Parliament's business for the week on Wednesday.

But PA reported a Number 10 source as saying Mr Johnson is expected to land in the UK at about noon, which is later than the opening of Parliament, due to a delay to his UN speech in New York.

The source added Mr Johnson still has confidence in attorney general Geoffrey Cox, despite his advice that the prorogation was legal.

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