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King Charles III will outline the UK government's legislative agenda for the new session following local elections, with over 50 bills planned, Commons Leader said.
- King Charles will deliver the King's Speech on May 13, 2026, outlining the Government's legislative agenda for the new session of Parliament.
- More than 50 Bills will have been delivered since Labour took office in July 2024, according to Commons Leader Sir Alan Campbell.
- The Terminally Ill Adults Bill faces opposition in the House of Lords and may require special parliamentary procedures to progress.
- Parliament is expected to be prorogued before the King's Speech to allow preparations for the state opening of Parliament, with the prorogation date to be confirmed later.
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King’s Speech to take place on May 13
A date for the prorogation of Parliament is yet to be set.
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The date of the King’s Speech has been officially confirmed by the House of Commons Leader today.Sir Alan Campbell told MPs that the date for King Charles to deliver the Government's legislative programme has been chosen as May 13.During the state opening of parliament, the monarch will present a list of proposed bills on behalf of Keir Starmer's administration.This week, sources indicated that either May 12 or 13 was under consideration for the…
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