The Supreme Court ruled the suspension of Parliament took place in “exceptional circumstances” and found Boris Johnson’s decision could have had “extreme” effects on British democracy. Brexit Party MEP Richard Tice claimed the verdict would push further down the line Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union as he insisted the UK would stay in the bloc past October 31. Speaking to BBC News, Mr Tice said: “What is absolutely clear, and the public needs to understand, is we are not leaving the European Union on October 31.

“There will need to be a request to the European Union for an extension. When that penny drops people are going to be increasingly angry across the country.”

Mr Tice suggested the ruling could force Mr Johnson to either resign or face a vote of no confidence in his leadership over the coming days.

He continued: “The thing is now to focus on what happens next.

“When Parliament is recalled, probably tomorrow, Boris Johnson is probably going to have to offer his resignation or there may well be a vote of no confidence.”

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Following the ruling, Speaker John Bercow said Parliament must now convene without delay.

Mr Bercow said: “I welcome the Supreme Court’s judgement that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful.

“The judges have rejected the Government’s claim that closing down Parliament for five weeks was merely standard practice to allow for a new Queen’s Speech.

“In reaching their conclusion, they have vindicated the right and duty of Parliament to meet at this crucial time to scrutinise the executive and hold Ministers to account.

“As the embodiment of our Parliamentary democracy, the House of Commons must convene without delay. To this end, I will now consult the party leaders as a matter of urgency.”

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