THE high political drama of Brexit is set for another key week as Westminster returns from its summer recess.
With prime minister Boris Johnson asking the Queen to prorogue parliament, MPs looking to block a no-deal Brexit have little time to act and limited options.
This is how the week could unfold:
:: Monday
A meeting is due to take place between Boris Johnson and former Conservative cabinet minister Philip Hammond as the prime minister seeks further support for his Brexit strategy.
:: Tuesday
MPs officially return to Westminster. MPs attempting to stop a no-deal Brexit may seek an emergency debate under Standing Order 24. They could seek to gain control of the parliamentary timetable, and use that time to put forward a bill ordering Mr Johnson to seek an extension to Article 50 to prevent no deal. Meanwhile in Edinburgh, a court is to a legal challenge against the prorogation of parliament.
:: Wednesday
Chancellor Sajid Javid is scheduled to present his spending review to parliament. Mr Johnson will have his first Prime Minister's Questions.
:: Thursday
The high court in London is to consider another judicial review of Mr Johnson's plans to prorogue parliament, led by campaigner Gina Miller and others. Any bill to seek an extension to Article 50 may have cleared the House of Commons stages and moved to the House of Lords, but it could be obstructed through various amendments.
:: Friday
Parliament is not due to sit on Friday, but peers could agree to sit through the weekend on any potential bill. Mr Johnson could prorogue parliament as early as Monday. Any bill would fall if it is not passed before the suspension. If the bill passes, it is possible that Mr Johnson could opt for trying to call an early general election.
