Senior U.K. Conservatives Quit After Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament

The transcript discusses the resignations of George Young and Ruth Davidson following Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament. Young resigned due to disagreement with the suspension's timing and motivation, fearing it undermines Parliament's role. Davidson resigned for personal reasons, including family commitments. Johnson's move faced widespread criticism and sparked a petition with over a million signatures, as it limited time for Brexit discussions before the deadline.

What was the public reaction to Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament?

What was the significance of the October 31st deadline mentioned in the text?