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Welsh MPs burst into Calon Lan during chaotic and bizarre scenes in the House of Commons overnight.

Opposition MPs voiced their protest against the suspension of Parliament for five weeks during an extraordinary night that saw members shout "shame on you" and sing hymns.

The prorogation of Parliament means MPs will now not sit in the Commons until October.

Scenes in the House of Commons were more dramatic than usual with Speaker John Bercow making a point of explaining it was "not a standard or normal prorogation".

(Image: Parliament TV/PA Wire)

But he said he would "play his part" and led MPs out of the Commons to the Lords.

However, a number of opposition MPs refused to leave, as per the ceremony, and instead chanted "shame on you" at the Conservative MPs who followed the ceremonial rules.

MPs are not due to return to the Commons until October 14, days before the planned Brexit date of October 31, so no laws will be passed and no committees will sit until that point.

These are some of the bizarre scenes from the House of Commons overnight:.

Welsh MPs burst into Bread of Heaven

SNP MP Hannah Bardell shared a clip on Twitter of several Welsh MPs singing Calon Lan.

Sat on the backbenches, the spontaneous choir were filmed singing part of the famous Welsh hymn.

The rendition was one of many songs heard in the House of Commons overnight, with others singing Jerusalem and Bread of Heaven.

When the singing stopped, a number of other opposition MPs gave a round of applause.

MPs were involved in an altercation near the Speaker's chair

The process of proroguing Parliament involves several steps, including the Speaker of the Commons leaving his seat to go into the House of Lords.

SNP MP Hannah Bardell tweeted: "It's quite literally all kicking off in the House of Commons."

MPs were filmed holding up protest signs next to the Speaker's chair, with commons staff having to step in.

As the scuffle broke out the staff stepped in and appeared to remove the hands of one MP holding on to Bercow.

Protest sign appeared on the Speaker's chair

A number of MPs held up signs saying "silenced" to voice their opposition to Parliament being shut down for five weeks, compared to the typical week-long prorogation.

With Mr Bercow elsewhere, one sign ended up on the Speaker's chair.

Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts shared a picture of the scene.

Shouting, clapping and a 'brutal atmosphere'

Although the Commons is used to MPs shouting from the benches, many commented that last night was even more divisive than usual.

One MP described it has having a "brutal atmosphere".

As part of the ceremony of suspending Parliament, Black Rod, a senior officer in the House of Lords, addresses the Speaker.

Some MPs shouted "no" when Black Rod Sarah Clarke asked MPs to visit the Lords.

Then shouts of "shame on you" could be heard as Government MPs left the Commons to head to the House of Lords for the prorogation ceremony.

Before walking to the Lords, Mr Bercow said of the protest: "I recognise that our presence is desired by our Majesty the Queen's Commissioners.

"They are doing what they believe to be right and I recognise my role in this matter."

Mr Bercow added: "I'm perfectly happy to play my part, but I do want to make the point that this is not a standard or normal prorogation."

(Image: House of Commons/PA Wire)

The Speaker continued: "It's one of the longest for decades and it represents an act of executive fiat."

Conservative MP Andrew Stephenson shouted at the Speaker and left the chamber.

In response, the Mr Bercow said: "I don't care if you don't like it. I require no response from you young man. I require no response from you. Get out man, you will not be missed."

There was further applause from opposition MPs, not normally allowed in the Commons, when the Speaker returned.

"I feel much more at home here," said Mr Bercow.