Wednesday
17
Jul2024
King's Speech
Procedural
Summary
The King's Speech outlines the legislative agenda of the government, focusing on economic stability, security, fairness, and opportunity. Key points include:
- Strengthening audit, corporate governance, and pension investment
- Promoting economic growth, job creation, and regional development
- Reforming planning, infrastructure, and housing
- Enhancing employment rights and regulating AI
- Increasing devolution and local decision-making
- Transitioning to clean energy and improving water quality
- Modernizing the asylum and immigration system
- Improving education, healthcare, and support for vulnerable groups
- Reforming the constitution, elections, and parliamentary procedures
- Maintaining a strong defense and supporting Ukraine's NATO membership
- Resetting the relationship with European partners