Labor promised to “take the brakes off Britain” when outlining its plans for government in the King’s Speech later today.
It is expected that more than 35 bills will be announced during the event, which will feature King Charles read the list of policies and promises from the Houses of Parliament.
The party said the focus would be on “unlocking growth and improving workers’ living standards” in what it called an “ambitious legislative agenda”, echoing the “first steps” in which Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the general elections.
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Speaking before the announcements, the Prime Minister said: “For too long people have been held back, their paths determined by where they come from – not their talents and hard work.
“I am determined to create wealth for people across the country. It is the only way our country can progress and my government is focused on supporting that aspiration.”
It is not yet clear what all the bills will be, but Downing Street confirmed a series of measures on the eve of the speech.
They include legislation to bring rail services back into public ownership when their current private contracts expire and the creation of a new public body called Great British Railways to oversee both the services themselves and fares.
A Better Buses Bill will also be introduced, which will give local authorities more power to franchise their services, as well as removing restrictions on the creation of new public bus operators.
Long-delayed planning reforms are expected to be outlined to help build homes and infrastructure, and a new English Devolution Act will transfer more powers to local leaders.
Sir Keir said: “Today’s new laws will take back control and lay the foundations for the real change this country is crying out for, creating wealth in every community and improving people’s circumstances – supporting their ambitions, hopes and dreams.”
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The now leader of the opposition, former prime minister Rishi Sunaksaid the Conservatives would not “oppose for the sake of it” while Labor pressed ahead with its plans, but it was their “responsibility” to speak out and hold the new government to account.
When MPs debate the King’s Speech in parliament on Wednesday, Sunak is expected to say: “[Labour] They have capitalized on the public’s desire for change, but they must now deliver on change, and we, on this side of the House, will hold them to account for fulfilling the commitments they have made to the British people.
“The Labor Party has promised no tax rises on workers and no plans for tax rises beyond what is in its manifesto, with full knowledge of the public finances.
“They cannot now claim that things are worse than they thought and renege on these promises. We will demand that the government keeps its own promises.”
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