Bolton’s MPs have given their reaction after King Charles’ speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The speech ran to 1,421 words – making it longer than any monarch’s speech at a State Opening delivered in the previous Conservative-led governments over the past two decades. A total of 40 bills were announced in the speech , making it the highest number of bills since 2005 – with pledges including phased in nationalisation of railway franchises, a ban on zero-hours contracts, and anti-terror legislation – termed Martyn’s Law in memory of Manchester Arena bombing victim Maryn Hett – focussed on improving security at public venues.
Sign up to our newsletters to get the latest stories sent straight to your inbox. Kirith Entwistle says she is 'thrilled to see a new deal for workers Bolton North East MP Kirith Entwistle said: “This Kings Speech, the first monarch to deliver one under a Labour government since 2009, is indicative of the change and ambition of this Labour government. Bolton North East MP Kirith Entwistle (Image: Phil Taylor) "I am particularly thrilled to see the new deal for workers included, railways being put back under public ownership, having already struggled on my 1st day on the new job with cancellations, and the announcement of an Armed Forces Commissioner.
"I think it also presents a big opportunity for us as three Labour MPs in Bolton to deliver real change, and I am very excited about that.” Phil Brickell says plan will ‘get Bolto.
