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The Heritage Alliance (THA) has issued a briefing on the King’s Speech delivered by King Charles III, which ‘lacked any major surprises, but reiterated the Government’s core priorities on planning reform, growth, improving public services, and mission-led governance.
THA writes:
The King’s Speech is part of the State Opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the start of the new parliamentary year. Delivered by the reigning monarch, the Speech outlines the government’s forthcoming legislative agenda. The Speech is written by the government of the day,
and is delivered by the monarch in a politically neutral tone. After the Speech, MPs reassemble and debate its contents for several days, followed by a vote on the government’s programme. The actual Speech is relatively brief, but the government usually produces a more detailed briefing document (sometimes known as a ‘Lobby Pack’) which expands upon the intent and content of the
Bills.
King Charles III gave his second King’s Speech as the reigning monarch on Wednesday 17 July 2024. This is the first State Opening of parliament under the new Labour Government.
• A transcript of the full speech can be accessed here.
• A briefing note with details of each announcement can be accessed here.
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