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What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government Partner content
Communities
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government
A new government is in place and with it a chance to deliver significant improvements in animal welfare. Here’s what we want to see prioritised.
All The Legislation Included In The King's Speech
Parliament
All The Legislation Included In The King's Speech
Measures ranging from criminal justice and rental reform to economic and health protections have been announced by King Charles III, who delivered his first King’s Speech to mark the State Opening of Parliament.
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
Parliament
By Lord Howell
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
Lord Howell reflects on the forthcoming King's Speech, the merits of splitting the Treasury and building white elephants
Charles III's first King's speech – and a history of debuts
History
By Daniel Brittain
Charles III's first King's speech – and a history of debuts
As the King performs what is perhaps his most important duty as head of state for the first time, Daniel Brittain reminds us that not every debut has been a nerveless success
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
History
By Baroness Hayter and Elise Kitching
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
The United Kingdom has had a very busy political year, making future generations’ history and politics lessons highly complicated but instructive. Within two months, the country saw three prime ministers, two monarchs, three chancellors and several U-turns, all on top of an economic crisis. During all the political turmoil and uncertainty, the demand for a general election has become more vocal, even if undesirable to some.
We give thanks for seven decades of continuity through our changing society
History
By Lord McFall
We give thanks for seven decades of continuity through our changing society
The State Opening of Parliament is one of the most significant dates in the parliamentary calendar. It is the time when Her Majesty officially opens Parliament from the Sovereign’s Throne and reads the Queen’s Speech, setting out the government’s agenda for the new session.
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.