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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech

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Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to tame inflation and boost economic growth at the grand State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday.

King Charles III will read out a speech, written by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, outlining its legislative plans for the next year.

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