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Britain's Labour Government Unveils Sweeping Agenda In King's Speech

Explore Britain's new Labour government's ambitious agenda for national renewal and trust restoration, as outlined in the King's Speech under PM Keir Starm...

UK's strategic defence review: what does it involve?

Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to announce a date for the increase in defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2024

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 · Jul 17, 2024

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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 · Jul 17, 2024

Starmer warned new pension bill will fail to tackle long-term pensions crisis

In his first King’s Speech, the PM unveiled plans to support more than 15m people with private pensions and ensure they get better outcomes

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

'Bitterly disappointing': SNP blast Labour's 'timid' King's Speech

KEIR Starmer’s political agenda has been branded “timid” as he was accused of throwing away the chance to deliver “clear and substantial…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024

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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) · Jul 17, 2024

Ban on ninja swords and new 'Respect Orders' proposed in King's Speech

The weapons were left out of laws prohibiting the sale of machetes and zombie knives under the previous government

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2024

King's Speech: Keir Starmer attacks 'snake oil charm of populism' as he outlines bid for growth

New Prime Minister uses his first King’s Speech to vow ‘security, opportunity, prosperity and justice for every person’

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2024

Labour promises to counter ‘snake oil charm of populism’ in packed king’s speech

Speech to set out 40 bills, from planning and infrastructure to employment rights

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

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…

France 24 · Jul 17, 2024

Campaigners arrested in Westminster over planned protest ahead of King’s Speech

The Met Police arrested 10 members of campaign group Youth Demand in Westminster on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

'Open to debate' whether two-child cap harms children, Labour Cabinet minister says

WHETHER the two-child cap on benefits causes harm is “open to debate”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024

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International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024

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 · Jul 17, 2024

UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving possible rate cut on a 'knife edge'

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Starmer warns ‘no quick fix’ for UK as he faces pressure over child poverty and benefits – as it happened

PM announces taskforce to deal with child poverty, but refuses to commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap

UK Inflation Holds Steady At 2%, Rate Cut Possible

UK inflation remains at 2%, Bank of England faces decision on interest rates amid concerns of inflation resurgence.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Housing plans likely to meet opposition from Labour MPs, says government

Officials say consultation to take place in weeks and new mandatory targets expected to be in place by autumn

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 · Jul 17, 2024

The Brexit fantasists may be beaten, but Brexit reality is a far tougher foe

Only when the blinkers of Eurosceptic ideology are removed does the full scale of the task of repairing EU relations become clear, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Labour divided over calls to scrap first past the post after landslide win

Leadership won’t take the risk of proportional representation but members are pushing for change

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament

King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years

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