WORCESTER'S MP has come under fire for backing the prime minister’s prorogation of parliament - which the supreme court ruled was unlawful yesterday.

Robin Walker was among the MPs who supported the proprogation, which saw Boris Johnson suspend parliament for five weeks earlier this month.

The prime minister said he wanted to suspend parliament in order to hold a Queen's Speech to introduce the new government's legislation.

However judges ruled the prorogation was unlawful saying it 'frustrated' the ability of parliament to carry out its constitutional function in the run up to Brexit on October 31. Speaker of the Commons, John Bercow, has recalled parliament to sit today.

Boris Johnson has been called on to resign in the wake of the decision and Mr Walker also came under fire.

Stephen Kearney, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Worcester, said: “The Tory Government have embarrassed the Queen and now they are unlawful in their actions. Robin Walker should resign. The way he, the Brexit Department and the Government has behaved in the last three years is disgraceful and they even broke the law to protect their jobs and position.

“It’s time for modern, moderate politics and radical solutions to our major issues, that the Tories have ignored while they wage war with each other and our city and country fall into decay.”

However, Mr Walker said: “We accept that the house will be sitting today. I will be in parliament and will ensure that I can do my job as a member of parliament.

"I have cancelled plans to travel, I would have been in Ireland but I will be in Westminster for two days and hope to be in Worcester on Friday.

He added: "The prime minister has made it clear that he accepts the decision, although he disagrees with it. But he is still determined to deliver on our exit of the European Union on October 31.”