Boris Johnson Queen's speech

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Analysis: List of expected bills appears shot with contradictions, trying to keep red wall and blue wall onside.

It remains to be seen whether Johnson can fashion a coherent narrative out of Tuesday’s pomp and ceremony. But as after Rishi Sunak’s spring statement, there is a clear risk that again, the main impression is of a government that has failed to grasp the scale of the crisis at hand. Such tweaks would also almost certainly be dwarfed by post-Brexit border bureaucracy.

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The pomp and ceremony give a sheen to the UK Government's legislative agenda for the next 12 months.

The State Opening of Parliament for sets out the legislative agenda for the next year. - Animal welfare (animals abroad) bill to impose a ban on the import of hunting trophies and ban the sale and advertising of holidays that involve cruelty to animals. - A British Bill of Rights designed to limit some of the influence of Labour’s Human Rights Act and give UK judges more freedom to diverge from European court of human rights rulings

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Boris bids to 'reset' premiership in Queen's Speech (Daily Mail)

The measures are expected to form part of the new legislative agenda being set out in the Queen's Speech tomorrow.

That could trigger a major breakdown in relations between the UK and European Union. He told The Sunday Telegraph: 'There are other factors. The Animals Abroad Bill is due to include a ban on the trade in hunting trophies and the sale and promotion of travel experiences which are cruel to animals. The Queen has only missed the event twice - in 1959 and 1963 when pregnant. Under the plans, which will form part of the Queen's Speech on Tuesday, England's schools will be required to publish an attendance policy and there will be compulsory registers for children who are not in classrooms so the authorities can identify who is not receiving a full-time education. The 96-year-old previously decided to no longer wear her Imperial Crown or Robes of State given their weight and awkwardness and instead wears smart day dress. The package of legislation is designed to highlight the benefits of leaving the EU, from slashing red tape to bolstering protection for animals., from slashing red tape to bolstering protection for animals. Ministers will crack down on truancy, beef up the powers of education watchdogs and reform the funding system in new legislation to create 'a school system that works for every child'. Under the plans, which will form part of the Queen's Speech on Tuesday, England's schools will be required to publish an attendance policy and there will be compulsory registers for children who are not in classrooms so the authorities can identify who is not receiving a full-time education. The Animals Abroad Bill is due to include a ban on the trade in hunting trophies and the sale and promotion of travel experiences which are cruel to animals. Ministers will crack down on truancy, beef up the powers of education watchdogs and reform the funding system in new legislation to create 'a school system that works for every child'. The package of legislation is designed to highlight the benefits of leaving the EU, from slashing red tape to bolstering protection for animals., from slashing red tape to bolstering protection for animals.

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The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday 10 May, with the Queen's Speech likely to start at about 11am. FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth ...

A mental health Bill will be introduced, limiting the power of doctors to detain people against their will. Its main purpose is for the monarch to formally open Parliament and, in the Queen’s Speech, outline the Government’s proposed policies and legislation for the coming session. Prorogation is the formal name given to the period between the end of a session of Parliament and the State Opening that begins the next session.

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When is the Queen's Speech? Everything you need to know as laws ... (The Independent)

The Queen's Speech is an important part of the state opening of parliament, during which the monarch sets out the government's policies and proposed legislation ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The Animals Abroad Bill is expected to include a ban on the trade in hunting trophies and the sale and promotion of travel experiences which are cruel to animals. The Queen’s Speech is not expected to include proposed plans to ban the import of fur and foie gras. The set of bills will allow Britain to “thrive as a modern, dynamic and independent country” by “changing old EU rules that don’t work for the UK”, he told the newspaper. Mr Johnson is planning to announce the new laws which will “deliver on the promise of Brexit”, Mr Johnson told the Sunday Express. Although delivered by the Queen, the speech is written by government ministers and includes an outline of policies and laws the government plans to put in place in the coming months.

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When is Parliament back? How Queen's speech could spell doom ... (Daily Express)

BORIS JOHNSON will attempt to claw back his electoral integrity when Parliament resumes, as his Government is now considerably weakened compared to the ...

When is Parliament back? The Prime Minister was handed a devastating evaluation by the general public on May 5, when voters opted to excise the Conservative presence from more than 400 local councils. The next legislative session in Parliament will prove even more vital, as Mr Johnson's position hangs in the balance.

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Boris Johnson will look to breathe new life into his flagging government tomorrow as he sets out a fresh legislative agenda for the next session of.

“We can only do this with a Bill that enables our sector to do what we need to do now and deliver on the full potential of the future energy system – so that progress isn’t being blocked by outdated legislation and regulations drawn up for a different time.” The government has heightened its focus on energy security in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy prices, and ministers may use the Queen’s speech to deliver a bill focused on delivering on targets set out in the government’s energy security plan last month. Among the areas expected to receive top billing in the speech are a levelling up and regeneration bill, and an education bill to “underpin the government’s ambition for every child to receive a world-class education”.

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Boris Johnson to force through new anti-protest curbs in Queen's ... (The Guardian)

Boris Johnson's government will force through police powers to prevent disruptive yet peaceful protests as one of 38 new bills in Tuesday's Queen's speech.

Other new laws are expected to try to boost economic growth across the country to address the cost of living crisis. Other expected announcements include changes to Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit border arrangements and a replacement for the Human Rights Act. But in January, peers rejected half a dozen government amendments to the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill which would have introduced the measures. New preventive “serious disruption prevention orders” will also be available for repeat offenders, a statement said. Following Conservative backbench concerns over the cost of living crisis, the government is widely expected to make announcements on its energy strategy. The development came as Buckingham Palace announced on Monday night that the Queen will miss the state opening of parliament.

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The speech will be delivered by the Prince of Wales for the first time because the monarch is unable to read it herself. Prime Minister Boris Johnson drinks ...

At the Queen’s Speech, 38 bills will be announced that are due to become law over the next year. A Victims’ Law was promised in the last speech, almost exactly a year ago, but it is not known whether the legislation boosting the rights of crime victims will ever appear. Boris Johnson is also widely believed to be weighing up an earlier election, depending on how the economy progresses over the next year.

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The Public Order Bill will enable police to jail protesters for six months if they 'lock on' to public transport infrastructure or glue themselves to roads.

Setting out his apparent mission to deliver for the public, the Prime Minister will say: “This Queen’s Speech will get our country back on track, and I will strive – and this Government will strive – night and day to deliver it. The Prime Minister will set out 38 Bills that will be included in the Queen's Speech, pieces of legislation that aim to revive measures that were knocked back by the House of Lords. Boris Johnson will today unveil plans to crack down on protests in a desperate bid to move on from the Partygate row and cost of living crisis that have engulfed his government.

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Queen's Speech — live: Prince Charles to open parliament as ... (The Independent)

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge will open Parliament on the Queen's behalf in a historic, unprecedented move which will see Charles read the ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A package of measures unveiled by Boris Johnson today with a promise to get Britain “back on track” after the Covid pandemic contained no new support for households struggling with the cost of living. Government again pledges to scrap no-fault evictions – after years of delays Queen’s Speech: Government again pledges to scrap no-fault evictions for renters – after years of delays Government again pledges to scrap no-fault evictions for renters – after years of delays Boris Johnson unveiled a legislative programme with a promise to get Britain “back on track” after the Covid pandemic, but his package contained no new support for households struggling with the cost of living.

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Police will be given extensive new powers to stop Extinction Rebellion style protests and the mission to 'level up' the country will be inked onto the ...

However it was announced on Monday that the Queen will no longer attend Parliament after speaking to her doctors. The speech is also expected to include a number of new measures to "address the cost of living crisis" and "help to create the conditions for more people to have high-wage, high-skill jobs". Police will be given extensive new powers to stop Extinction Rebellion style protests and the mission to 'level up' the country will be inked onto the statute book, as part of a wide-ranging package of new laws in the Queen's Speech.

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New policing powers and a football regulator featured as the Prince of Wales set out the government's agenda for the year ahead.

Her Majesty’s Government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, to support economic growth. Her Majesty’s Government will continue to champion international trade, delivering jobs across the country and growing the economy. Her Majesty’s Ministers will take action to prevent dangerous and illegal Channel crossings and tackle the criminal gangs who profit from facilitating them. Her Majesty’s Government will prioritise support for the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its institutions, including through legislation to address the legacy of the past. It will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces. Her Majesty’s Ministers will work closely with international partners to maintain a united NATO and address the most pressing global security challenges. Her Majesty’s Government will protect the integrity of the United Kingdom’s borders and ensure the safety of its people. Her Majesty’s Government will ensure the constitution is defended. In the interests of all communities of Northern Ireland, the protocol needs to change. A bill will be brought forward to further strengthen powers to tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and help businesses grow.. As we have seen following the elections in Northern Ireland, the problems caused by the protocol continue to stand in the way of an Executive being formed. This Queen’s speech does nothing to help the millions of families and pensioners facing soaring bills and eye watering inflation. Last week it emerged that ministers have drawn up legislation that would give them power to abandon large parts of the Northern Ireland protocol.

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The prime minister's plan for the year has been set out in the Queen's Speech - delivered by Prince Charles - but critics are already saying it lacks ...

The Duke of Cambridge attended the State Opening for the first time, with the royal function of opening a new parliament delegated to both Charles and William by the Queen. "At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read The Queen’s Speech on Her Majesty’s behalf, with The Duke of Cambridge also in attendance." Mr Johnson says its sale will "will unleash the potential of the UK’s creative sector and we will publish measures to ensure that digital competition is fair for all". The bill would "restore victims' confidence that their voices will be properly heard and that perpetrators will be brought to justice". The government wants to make technical education "more attractive" and "encourage greater levels of private sector investment in employee training, both for apprentices and for employees more generally". A bid to level the playing-field will see "funding is allocated on a fair and consistent basis for all schools" and "improve safeguarding for children wherever they are educated". The government also says the bill will help grow the economy by supporting business innovation and entrepreneurship, "while cutting £1 billion of EU red tape for businesses", in order to "address the cost of living". Helping people into work is the best way to is the "best approach" to tackling the cost of living, the government says, but "will not hesitate to take further steps to support households if needed". The Prince of Wales said the government's priority is to "strengthen the economy and help ease the cost of living". Future regulations brought in may not necessarily be in line with those previously imposed by the EU but will be "will be proportionate and created in collaboration with business to help spur economic growth". It is is one of the flagship plans in the prime minister's agenda, which the PM says will "strengthen our links with the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies". The 'Brexit Freedoms Bill' seeks to "ensure that the UK continues to seize the benefits of Brexit and utilises our regulatory freedoms", according to the Queen's Speech.

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'Need something good' Boris scrambles to salvage Queen's Speech ... (Daily Express)

The Labour leader dramatically announced on Monday that he would resign over Beergate if he receives a fine from Durham police.

The Labour leader dramatically announced on Monday that he would resign over Beergate if he receives a fine from Durham police. The Queen's Speech will contain new measures to "dynamise" the UK to ensure people can pay the bills, a Government minister has said. "The Government are going to really need something good in that Queen's speech to get some attention and get back on to the policy issues that I think everyone really wants the Government to do.

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Boris battles to get back on track in Queen's Speech (Daily Mail)

The government is unveiling its legislative programme for the new Parliamentary session - being kicked off by Prince Charles rather than the Queen for the ...

Reform of the Official Secrets Act is planned to make it easier to prosecute and deport foreign agents. And a Gene-editing Bill will let scientists develop techniques to genetically alter livestock, making them resistant to diseases. as he faces demands for an 'emergency Budget' to tackle cost-of-living crisis The legislation will be one of 38 Bills to be announced in the Queen's Speech. Boris Johnson will bid to get back on track after Partygate and disastrous local elections today with a Queen's Speech vowing to crack down on eco 'hooligans', a Levelling Up drive and a Brexit red tape bonfire - Levelling Up drive and bonfire of old EU laws to take advantage of Brexit also due to be in the programme

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The prime minister said the government would instead focus on "turbo charging" the economy over the long-term.

Over the remainder of this parliament, this government will work night and day to ensure we do just that.” about the future. Johnson said it was important for the government to balance the books following the economic damage caused by the pandemic.

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Speech also gives ministers scope to pursue 'wedge issues', including limits on legal challenges and new British bill of rights.

Johnson warned in his introduction to the speech there would be a price for further intervention to help with the cost of living crisis. A bill is also proposed to begin the process of selling Channel 4. There will also be a bill to ban gay and lesbian conversion therapy, which controversially will not extend to trans people. There will also be a social housing regulation bill designed to tackle rogue landlords. Among other new laws will be a Brexit bill designed to make it easier to adapt carried-over EU legislation – as well as promised legislation to tackle the widely criticised actions of P&O Ferries to undermine minimum-wage law. A levelling-up and regeneration bill will introduce a “locally set, non-negotiable levy” paid by developers, to deliver infrastructure such as schools and new roads.

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Queen's speech – live: No detail on cost-of-living help, as Charles ... (The Independent)

Boris Johnson unveiled a legislative programme with a promise to get Britain “back on track” after the Covid pandemic, but his package contained no new support ...

What we needed was an emergency package to provide much needed support to households and small businesses, and accelerate our green transition. This legislative programme will do nothing to address the worsening cost-of-living crisis and will only deepen divisions by persevering with an increasingly authoritarian agenda. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham asked: “Where are the laws to stop profiteering and prevent attacks on workers? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “After a bruising election result for the Conservatives, the Prime Minister ought to have taken a step back and recognised that the people of Wales have completely lost faith in his government and reject his divisive agenda. Trade unions have said the government has failed to meet the reality of the cost of living crisis with the measures announced in the Queen’s Speech.

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The Prime Minister's lack of urgency on cost of living and on a stumbling economy may matter more than his latest wish-list.

Referencing Ukraine, it said: “the Government is providing the leadership needed in these challenging times”. The wider problem is that Johnson always seems to be pleading for more time, aiming to just limp across the next deadline that secures his survival another week, another month or another year. Like many of the PM’s utterances, the Queen’s Speech feels like a plea for more time. Liberal conservatives in the south may still recoil at “culture war” moves like Channel 4 privatisation, Rwanda deportations and freedom of speech rows on university campuses. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will at least make a stab at tackling the problem of blighted high streets. But on each, there was thin gruel and only the promise of more jam tomorrow.

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Outline of government's legislative programme, delivered by Prince Charles, also contains measures to 'level up' left-behind areas.

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