The King’s Speech was the longest monarch’s speech at a State Opening of Parliament in more than two decades. It was also the most legislation-heavy speech since 2005, with its 40 bills being the highest number to be announced at a State Opening since that year. We have summarised the contents of all 40 of those proposed bills here .
Despite the high number of bills, Labour have been criticised for what was left off their legislative agenda. There was no mention of removing the two-child cap on benefits despite the severe impact the policy has on child poverty, and pledged reforms to the House of Lords were also watered down. Here is exactly what was said in the King’s 1421-word speech, which took 12 minutes and 44 seconds to deliver.
King’s Speech in full “My Lords and Members of the House of Commons. “My Government will govern in service to the country. “My Government’s legislative programme will be mission-led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all.
“Stability will be the cornerstone of my Government’s economic policy and every decision will be consistent with its fiscal rules. It will legislate to ensure that all significant tax and spending changes are subject to an independent assessment by the Office for Budget Responsibility. Bills will be brought forward to strengthen audit and corporate governance, alongside pension investment.
“Securing economic growth will be a fundamental mission. My Government will seek .
