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The key measures in the King's Speech
- On Wednesday, King Charles III outlined 37 bills during the State Opening of Parliament, marking the beginning of Labour's new parliamentary session with an ambitious legislative agenda.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's administration aims to bolster economic security and renew public services through modernized infrastructure and strengthened trade relations with the European Union.
- While the King spoke, anti-monarchy protesters from the group Republic demonstrated on Parliament Street, as other groups shouted slogans regarding the Middle East and domestic political issues.
- The speech arrives amid significant political pressure on Starmer, who faces potential calls for resignation from Labour ranks following recent damaging local election losses.
- Structural reform remains a priority, with House of Lords changes due by July 31, 2026, as the administration pivots toward long-term legislative goals beyond immediate manifesto pledges.
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