Technically there's no need.

I thought it was 1703, but yes

So, it's been a while. That's the whole point?

The Queen is supposed to be apolitical

Which this would also break

Tradition and custom carry the force of semi-law

breaking them is not illegal per se, but still a big no

The parliament is supposed to be a representative of the people. And yet, they do everything to halt the will of the majority.

meh, parliament reflects the make up of 3 years ago

Something that can be fixed with a GE

Which parliament will allow

Most of the traditions have been ignored so whats wrong with one more

AFTER the extension.

When the No-deal option is sweeped away and Britain is chained to the EU for even longer.

If Parliament was refusing a GE at all, then I could understand her stepping in

At this moment, probably not

No deal cannot be swept away @Aquila Fiacra

doesnt fixed parliament act prevent stuff like that weez?

Didn't the house of lords just pass a bill about that?

Fixed term parliament act requires a 2 / 3 MP majority to call a general election

oof

So MPs can hold the government to ransom

By NOT voting / supporting the 2 / 3 majority needed

that... is an intresting way of doing things

😂

It's fucking horrible.

its hillarious

cant the queen dissolve parliament as a final measure?

surely she can?

She can yes

I think she can but she wouldn't

She's the only one who can

The Queen has lots of power that she could use but wouldn't use

Let the queen be the sane person.

The Queen has very limited privileges, but they're quite powerful.

I know, I live in a constitutional monarchy myself😂

The parliament is so entrenched in partisan motifs that it is barely functional.

Which is why she's upset

Rightfully so.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/queen-thinks-politicians-lost-ability-to-govern-065200427.html

She is not wrong