King's Speech | Institute for Government
The King's Speech is part of the State Opening of Parliament, the formal beginning of each new session of parliament.
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- What it is: The King's Speech marks the formal opening of a new parliamentary session, outlining the government’s legislative agenda for the year. It typically sets out priorities and a slate of bills the government hopes to pass.[4][7]
- Notable themes in recent years: crime and justice measures, public safety, and adjustments to energy or climate policy have often featured prominently, alongside routine housekeeping bills carried over from prior sessions.[1][4]
- How to follow live: major outlets provide live blogs and video streams of the Speech and the subsequent debates in Parliament; these sources update continuously as the day unfolds.[2][4]
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