19min chapter

TALKING POLITICS cover image

538 Cross Over Special : Is Britain In The Middle Of A Constitutional Crisis?

TALKING POLITICS

CHAPTER

Proroguing Parliament: Brexit and the Constitutional Crisis

This chapter examines the implications of proroguing Parliament in the context of Brexit, focusing on Boris Johnson's strategies and the challenges faced by opposition parties. It highlights the tensions between executive power and legislative authority, discussing potential no-confidence votes, and the role of the monarchy in navigating a political crisis. The conversation also contrasts the UK's unwritten constitution with the American system, shedding light on the uncertainty of legal outcomes stemming from this ongoing turmoil.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode