London, July 17: King Charles III on Wednesday outlined the new Labour government’s legislative plans for the year ahead at the State Opening of Parliament, days after the UK’s landmark general election.
The King’s Speech, setting out the parliamentary agenda of the newly elected Labour Party government, included nearly 40 pieces of legislation as well as other policy priorities that Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to implement.
The key highlights of the speech focus on economic growth, housebuilding and nationalisation of railways with measures focused on “creating wealth in every corner of the country and improving the living standards of working people’.
“My government’s legislative programme will be mission-led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all,” the 75-year-old monarch said, reading out the customary speech drafted by the government. “Securing economic growth will be a fundamental mission. My government will seek a new partnership with both business and working people and help the country move on from the recent cost of living challenges by prioritising wealth creation for all communities,” he noted. (PTI)
