The government's legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session will be laid out in the Queen's Speech today. New laws around Brexit, education and levelling up are all expected to be outlined during today's State Opening of Parliament.
Prince Charles will stand in for the Queen this year after the monarch cancelled her attendance over her ongoing mobility issues. It is the first time she will miss the event in more than 60 years. Prince William is also due to attend the ceremony for the first time.
The speech will be an opportunity for Boris Johnson to assure the public that his administration is focused on people’s concerns around the rising cost of living. It follows last week's bruising set of local election results, with many blaming the Conservatives' overall loss of council seats on the partygate row and the behaviour of Tory MPs.
