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The key measures in the King's Speech

BBC News · May 13, 2026, 11:03 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Paul Seddon Political reporter Reuters King Charles has outlined the government's law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords.
  • The speech gave an outline of 37 bills minsters want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament.
  • But the event was overshadowed by the continued leadership speculation that continues to surround Sir Keir Starmer.

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Paul Seddon Political reporter Reuters King Charles has outlined the government's law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords.

The speech gave an outline of 37 bills minsters want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament.

But the event was overshadowed by the continued leadership speculation that continues to surround Sir Keir Starmer.

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