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It is the first King’s Speech under a Labour Government for 14 years. In all, the chunky package features 40 pieces of proposed legislation. Here is a whistle-stop tour of each one:
The King’s Speech: a medley of bills with no unifying theme. Anti-monarchy protestors stage major demonstration ahead of King’s Speech. 09:40, Maryam Zakir-Hussain.
The 40 Bills in this year’s King’s Speech is the highest number to be outlined at a state opening since 2005 (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire) Lib Dems vow to scrutinise Labour’s plans for the NHS.
The speech, prepared by the UK government, set out its planned programme of legislation for the next session of parliament, and was read by the King in a neutral tone so as not to show any appearance of political support. MPs listened to the speech in silence, before returning to the Commons, where a debate on the speech began two hours or so ...
The monarch reads a prepared speech, known as the "Speech from the Throne" or the "King's/Queen's Speech", outlining the Government's agenda for the coming year. The speech is written by the Prime Minister and their cabinet members, and reflects the legislative agenda for which the Government seeks the agreement of both Houses of Parliament.
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The announcement of a new independent football regulator was welcomed by Rick Parry of the English Football League, who described it as a "landmark commitment", while Sports Minister Tracey Crouch, who in 2022 chaired a fan-led review that recommended the body, welcomed the bill's inclusion in the King's Speech as "an important step" for ...
The King's Speech - given by the monarch but written by government ministers - opens the new session of parliament. ... A Planning and Infrastructure Bill will seek to increase the number of homes ...