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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Starmer hopes to regain momentum with unveiling of dozens of bills in king’s speech

King Charles and Queen Camilla at the state opening of parliament in July 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla at the state opening of parliament in July 2024. Royal sources have pointed to potential embarrassment for the monarch if Keir Starmer is forced out shortly after the king’s speech on Wednesday. Photograph: Roger Harris/House of Lords/EPA

Keir Starmer will attempt to regain the political initiative on Wednesday as his government announces a package of 35 bills for the next parliamentary session, covering everything from housing to immigration.

The embattled prime minister will release details of dozens of bills that he intends to pass over the next 12 months, even as his own MPs line up to demand his resignation.

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