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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen William

What does the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech involve?

The State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech will take place on Wednesday, marking the formal beginning of the parliamentary year and the first session since the local elections.

Policies on immigration, green energy and reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (Send) schooling will be part of the King’s Speech, which will lay out the government’s legislative priorities for the next Parliamentary session.

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