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Articles tagged with: Queen's Speech
Lords reform: Backwards, not forwards
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Lords reform: Backwards, not forwards
Attempting to change the second chamber has often been a case of two steps forward, one back
Queen Is Popular Across The Political Divide But Opinion-Splitting Charles Poses Questions For Monarchy’s Future
Political parties
Queen Is Popular Across The Political Divide But Opinion-Splitting Charles Poses Questions For Monarchy’s Future
MPs of all political persuasions will be publicly celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, but with support for Charles seeming more divided, could we see a shift in tone when she’s no longer head of state?
Opening Gambit: The history of the State Opening of Parliament
Parliament
By Daniel Brittain
Opening Gambit: The history of the State Opening of Parliament
This month’s State Opening of Parliament was a civilised affair compared to the mêlée among MPs 120 years ago. The 1901 ceremony saw a number of innovations at the instigation of the new king, Edward VII. Daniel Brittain reports.
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Economy
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
The government is set to force restaurants to hand over tips to staff despite legislation which would underpin it being scrapped.
Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of 'Talking To Themselves' In Queen's Speech Response
Political parties
Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of "Talking To Themselves" In Queen's Speech Response
A leaked memo shows a list of questions written by the Conservative party's research departments for Tory MPs to use in the Queen's Speech debate.
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Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC reacts to Queen's Speech
Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, responds to the Queen’s speech:
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Economy
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Government Could Struggle To Get All 38 Bills Announced In The Queen’s Speech Through
Parliament
Government Could Struggle To Get All 38 Bills Announced In The Queen’s Speech Through
The government faces a race against time to pass the 38 bills — the highest number of bills announced for a parliamentary session since 2005 — in its 2022 Queen’s Speech.
Government Accused Of Endangering LGBT Lives With Conversion Therapy “Consent Loophole”
Social affairs
Government Accused Of Endangering LGBT Lives With Conversion Therapy “Consent Loophole”
The government has reiterated a pledge to “ban” conversion therapy in today's Queen's speech, but a loophole creates an exception to the ban if it is believed that adults "consent" to the practice.

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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes focus on built environment in Queen’s Speech
Government Insists 'Money Is Finite' After Queen’s Speech Announced No New Cost Of Living Support
Economy
Government Insists "Money Is Finite" After Queen’s Speech Announced No New Cost Of Living Support
Downing Street has defended announcing no new measures to support those struggling amid the cost of living crisis in its Queen’s Speech on Tuesday.
Rail industry welcomes Queen's Speech Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes Queen's Speech
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to "improve" the railway industry.
All The New Legislation Set Out In The Queen’s Speech
Parliament
All The New Legislation Set Out In The Queen’s Speech
The Government promised to “grow and strengthen the economy and help ease the cost of living for families” in this year’s Queen’s Speech, but announced no new measures to tackle the crisis.
Queen Pulls Out Of State Opening Of Parliament Due To “Episodic Mobility Problems”
Parliament
Queen Pulls Out Of State Opening Of Parliament Due To “Episodic Mobility Problems”
The Queen will not attend tomorrow’s State Opening of Parliament due to ongoing “mobility problems”, Buckingham Palace has announced.
We need an ambitious Queen's Speech to deliver the high-quality education students deserve
Education
By Dr Tim Bradshaw
We need an ambitious Queen's Speech to deliver the high-quality education students deserve
Tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech provides the government with an opportunity to set the agenda for the year ahead and make clear to the country what their key priorities will be.
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech? Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?
New poll shows nearly three quarters of voters want to see government pass more laws to protect animals.
What to expect from the Queen's Speech in 2022
Political parties
By Dods Political Consultants
What to expect from the Queen's Speech in 2022
The Conservative government is scheduled to set out its legislative plans for the coming months in the Queen’s Speech, the centerpiece of the State Opening of Parliament, on 10 May 2022.
Government's promises on early years are empty rhetoric after a decade of failure
Education
By Tulip Siddiq MP
Government's promises on early years are empty rhetoric after a decade of failure
We need a big conversation on early years to look at how we can rebuild vital social infrastructure like childcare in a way that meets the needs of families in decades to come.
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
Health
By Tilly Bolton
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
There is a mental health crisis happening, and putting calories on menus will just exacerbate this.
Ditching Employment Bill From Queen’s Speech Shows Boris Johnson “Has No Plan For Working People”, Critics Say
Economy
Ditching Employment Bill From Queen’s Speech Shows Boris Johnson “Has No Plan For Working People”, Critics Say
Boris Johnson's decision to further delay planned legislation to improve workers’ rights post-Brexit has been heavily criticised by Labour, unions and business groups.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to the Queen’s Speech
The CIOB has responded to today's Queen's Speech welcoming many of the measures announced, but stating that the devil will be in the detail.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to Queen's Speech 2021
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail Industry responds to Queen’s Speech; calls for HS2 to be delivered in full
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has responded to the Queen’s Speech.
Queen’s Speech 2021: Everything In Boris Johnson’s Plan To “Turbo-Charge' Post-Pandemic Recovery
Political parties
Queen’s Speech 2021: Everything In Boris Johnson’s Plan To “Turbo-Charge" Post-Pandemic Recovery
Boris Johnson has laid out his plans to “create a stronger, healthier and more prosperous nation” after the coronavirus pandemic with more than 30 new pieces on legislation unveiled in today’s Queen’s Speech.