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King’s speech 2024: experts explain new government’s plans for workers’ rights, rail nationalisation, housebuilding and more

The king’s speech has been delivered, marking the state opening of parliament (technically, this was the first king’s speech with a Labour government in 74 years). The speech was written by Keir Starmer’s government, not the king, and lays out the government’s agenda for the coming year. Here, a team…

The Conversation

Starmer delivers ‘change’ with focus on Generation Rent in King’s speech

Sir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for a generational shift in British political priorities

The Independent UK

King's Speech transcript: The full text of monarch's address in Parliament

THE King’s Speech was the longest monarch’s speech at a State Opening of Parliament in more than two decades ...

The National (Scotland)

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OPINION - The Standard View: The King's Speech is Keir Starmer's time to turn missions into reality

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Evening Standard

What was missing from the king’s speech? From votes for 16-year-olds to leasehold reform

A crackdown on the use of overseas workers and an AI bill were also missing from the speech

The Guardian - UK

Measures to help boost pension pots welcomed by industry experts

Legislation in the King’s Speech aims to encourage pensions consolidation and put a focus on value and outcomes for scheme members.

The Independent UK

From the two-child benefit cap to votes at 16: What was missing in Labour’s first King’s Speech?

Amongst the 39 bills announced today, a few measures were missed off

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King’s Speech: Key takeaways from public rail ownership to Great British Energy

All the key bills announced in King Charles’s speech today

The Independent UK

What was in the King's Speech? All 40 Labour bills explained

THE King has delivered a speech laying out 40 bills which Keir Starmer’s Labour government will aim to bring forward ...

The National (Scotland)

Tackling housing crisis at core of King's Speech with ‘Awaab’s Law’ and rights for renters

A Renters’ Rights Bill, confirmed in the King’s Speech, vowed to end “a minority of unscrupulous landlords” preying on tenants

Evening Standard

From education and energy to renters and railways: key points from the king’s speech

Labour’s proposed 40 bills range from significant reforms to implementing legislation promised by the last government

The Guardian - UK

No-fault evictions ban: King's Speech promises "greater rights and protections" for renters

London renters are one step closer to seeing the end of Section 21, while further leasehold reform is promised

Evening Standard

Digital Information and Smart Data Bill: Government pledges to boost data services

The Government said the Bill would modernise and strengthen the data protection regulator

The Independent UK

Charles III unveils new Labour govt plan to turbocharge economy in King’s Speech

Britain's King Charles outlined Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans for the coming year onWednesday, promising a government of service focused on growing the economy and tackling issues from an acute housing shortage to a cost of living crisis. Starmer's Labour party won an overwhelming victory in the July 4 general…

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The National (Scotland)

How long will the King's Speech be during the State Opening of Parliament?

KING Charles is due to give his King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday ....

Evening Standard

Dozens of arrests at Youth Demand pro-Palestine protest ahead of King's Speech

Youth Demand had pledged to disrupt the State Opening of Parliament but appear to have been thwarted by Scotland Yard

The Independent UK

Watch: King travels in royal coach to state opening of Parliament

Watch as King Charles III travelled to the Houses of Parliament for the state opening with the new Labour government on Wednesday, 17 July.

The Independent UK

Watch: Labour plans unveiled as King’s Speech marks state opening of Parliament

Watch as King Charles III's speech marked the state opening of Parliament with the new Labour government on Wednesday, 17 July.

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International Business Times

King Charles To Set Out New UK Govt To-do List

King Charles III will outline Labour's first programme for government in a decade and half on Wednesday when the UK parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election.

The Independent UK

Who is Black Rod and what is their job at the State Opening of Parliament?

The ceremonial position plays a key part in the State Opening of Parliament

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UK Labour Government Unveils Ambitious Legislative Agenda

Explore Britain's Labour Party government's plans unveiled in the King's Speech, balancing change and cost for economic growth and wealth creation.

The Guardian - UK

I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing

International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech, says Labour MP Zarah Sultana

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What the king’s speech will tell us about Labour’s plans – and the pitfalls ahead

In today’s newsletter: From workers’ rights to housing targets, the speech will flesh out Labour’s agenda for the coming year. But will Labour’s crowded backbenches prove rebellious?

The Independent UK

UK's new Labour government sets out plans to 'take the brakes off' the economy in King's Speech

Britain’s new Labour Party government campaigned on a promise to bring bold change at modest cost

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