HEREFORDSHIRE'S MPs are facing yet more uncertainty from within their own party, as the prorogation of parliament was today ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.

The result has prompted demands that Boris Johnson should resign from his position as prime minister.

The Supreme Court's president Lady Hale announced that the court's judgment was the unanimous judgment of all 11 justices.

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Lady Hale said: "The court is bound to conclude that the decision to advise Her Majesty to prorogue was unlawful because it had the effect of frustrating or preventing the ability of Parliament to carry out its constitutional functions."

She said the prorogation was "void and of no effect", adding: "Parliament has not been prorogued."

The speakers of the Houses of Commons and Lords can now take immediate steps to enable each house to meet as soon as possible.

Speaker John Bercow said: "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."

Jo Swinson, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said the judges' decision proved Boris Johnson was "not fit to be Prime Minister".

She said: "The court have found what we all knew all along, Boris Johnson has again proven he is not fit to be Prime Minister.

"This shutdown was an unlawful act designed to stop Parliament doing its job and holding the Government to account.

"Given this verdict, Parliament should be sitting so that we can continue to question the Conservative Government on their disastrous Brexit plans."

Independent MP Dominic Grieve said: "Maybe this afternoon isn't feasible, but bringing us back tomorrow morning at the usual time is."

The former Conservative MP said: "Normally we would have expected Prime Minister's Questions on a Wednesday at noon and the opportunity to question the Prime Minister about his conduct on Brexit and his behaviour. I expect we won't be seeing him tomorrow lunchtime."