On Tuesday 7 November, HM King Charles III delivered his first speech as our Monarch.
In it he set out the Government’s agenda for the coming year, outlining 21 new Bills that Ministers intend to pass during the next Parliamentary session.
The King’s Speech is a historic ceremony which officially marks the start of a parliamentary session, bringing together the monarchy, peers, and MPs. The last time King Charles read out the Queen’s speech, it was on behalf of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
His Majesty set out our long-term plans to deliver on our key priorities to deliver increased growth and prosperity across the United Kingdom.
This new legislative programme is important as it will focus on delivering the right long-term decisions which will secure and safeguard our future prosperity.
Legislation will focus on four key areas:
First, growing the economy by introducing Bills that protect our energy security, secure the benefits of Brexit, and ensure we have the right framework for tech firms to compete and grow in a global market.
Second, strengthening society by protecting the health of young people, supporting private renters, landlords and leaseholders, and upholding animal welfare.
Third, keeping people safe by making sure the police have the powers they need, criminals get the punishment they deserve, and society is protected from terrorism. This includes the Sentencing Bill and the Criminal Justice Bill, giving the police more powers to keep us safe.
Fourth, promoting our national interests by backing our Armed Forces, supporting Ukraine, and leading the way on the challenges of the future: climate change and AI.
The measures in the King’s Speech shows the scale of our ambition. We will deliver true and lasting change including cutting inflation, upholding national security, introducing tougher sentencing, protecting the health of young people, and supporting renters and leaseholders.
I welcome this ambitious legislative agenda and look forward to bringing forward long-term solutions to the problems faced by individuals, families, and businesses across Cannock Chase.
I look forward to working with colleagues in Parliament to help shape and guide this ambitious legislative agenda over the coming parliamentary session.
As always, if you require my help with anything at all, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone on 01543 877142.
