Boris Johnson will suspend Parliament from Tuesday evening to hold a Queen's Speech on October 14, it has been confirmed.

Opposition whips were informed of the decision on Wednesday. Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Leader of the House, is expected to announce the short prorogation on Thursday.

The government originally attempted to suspend Parliament for five weeks, in what would have been the longest prorogation since the Second World War.

That decision was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court last week, prompting MPs to return to Westminster.

Despite the ruling from the judges, the original date of the Queen's Speech - October 14 - has remained the same.

Mr Johnson said last night: “I want to deliver on the people’s priorities. Through a Queen’s Speech, the Government will set out its plans for the NHS, schools, tackling crime, investing in infrastructure and building a strong economy.

“We will get Brexit done on 31 October and continue delivering on these vital issues.”

The government said the House will rise on Tuesday evening, leading to criticism from the opposition parties that Mr Johnson will miss Prime Minister’s Questions.