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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
David Lynch

Steps to fast-track EU rules into British law included in King’s Speech

The European Partnership Bill will provide a ‘framework’ for the smooth transition of agreements with the EU (PA) - (PA Archive)

The Government could fast-track EU rules into law without giving MPs a vote under legislation brought forward in the King’s Speech.

Ministers have been attempting to forge closer ties with the continental trade bloc since coming to power in 2024, and have set the stage for a series of co-operation deals this summer.

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