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Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University

State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

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The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points.

Measures to ease high living costs

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