KING CHARLES' SPEECH HIGHLIGHTS KEIR STARMER'S PROMISES

The King’s Speech was delivered on Tuesday outlining the intentions of Sir Keir Starmer’s new government, the government are promising “national renewal”.

- ANTONIA FILMER

The goodwill between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party was apparent when they arrived in pairs at the House of Commons, PM Keir with former PM Rishi Sunak, Angela Rainer Deputy PM with Oliver Dowden former Deputy PM, Yvette Cooper Home Secretary with James Cleverly former Home Secretary and they were all very apparently in good spirits.

The British excel at ceremonial pomp and tradition, a class act was presented. The King wore the Imperial State Crown with the 317ct Cullinan II diamond.

King Charles III was word perfect reading the text that contained 40 new bills, which is at the extreme end of what is possible, 25 bills are more usual; implementation will depend on good luck, good judgement and the professionalism of those involved in implementing them once they are passed as Acts. The text ended with the ominous words “Other measures will be laid before you”, which to Conservatives suggests the devil is in the detail.

SOME NOTABLE ELEMENTS OF THE BILL:

The intention is to build growth across the board, economically, more housing, more jobs, more energy, more nationalisation, more fairness and prioritising wealth creations and living standards across communities. What used to be called “levelling up” is still an intention by raising education standards and breaking down barriers for opportunity, including home rental reforms. A new Industrial Strategy Council will be responsible for oversight.