Clive Lewis

Boris Johnson tried to prorogue parliament to get his disaster of a Brexit through, bringing hundreds of thousands out onto the streets for the 'Stop The Coup' protests, and seeing his cynical strategy overturned by the Supreme Court in the process.

Proroguing an event usually implies a pause, with the intention of resuming later.

Temporary Halt

Proroguing something doesn't mean it's canceled; it's temporarily on hold.

Not Cancelling

Proroguing is often a formal, official decision, not made casually.

Formal Decision

Proroguing refers specifically to pausing or ending sessions of formal gatherings, like parliaments.

Specific to Sessions

Unlike dissolving, proroguing doesn't entail the disbanding of the legislative body.

Not Dissolving

Proroguing can happen suddenly, leaving people surprised and without immediate explanation.

Prorogue