How the UK’s new government is promising to kickstart the economy – and what it still doesn’t have an answer for

Keir Starmer's government set out 40 bills in its first king's speech. Rupert Rivett

The new Labour government has fully laid out its plans for the UK in its first king’s speech to parliament. There were 40 new bills in the speech, aimed at setting a clear agenda focused on growing the economy and improving living standards for working people. And yet there were several pressing issues that went unaddressed.

The government says its aims are to stimulate economic growth, enhance workers’ rights and promote environmental sustainability.