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'Pipedream': Tories' oil and gas plan condemned by climate campaigners

THE UK Government’s plans to mandate annual oil and gas licensing in the North Sea has been slammed as a “pipedream” by furious climate…

The National (Scotland)

Tiaras and pageantry for Charles’ first King’s Speech

The Gold Stick in Waiting, the Princess Royal and the Rouge Dragon Pursuivant took part in the grandest of ceremonies.

The Independent UK

Pomp and ceremony in full force at historic state opening for King

Charles is the first male monarch to open Parliament for more than 70 years, since his grandfather George VI in 1950.

The Independent UK

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'Insipid' King's Speech criticised for 'abandoning Scots'

THE King’s Speech has been branded “insipid” and a “farce” while the Tories have been accused of abandoning Scots with their policy agenda.

The National (Scotland)

Longest monarch’s speech at state opening of Parliament for nearly 20 years

The speech was well above the average length of speeches during Elizabeth II’s reign.

The Independent UK

King’s speech holds little to pull in votes for a PM running out of time

The lack of new ideas on key issues – the NHS, environment, education and cost of living – could become Sunak’s biggest weakness at the polls

The Guardian - UK

Who and what is Black Rod? Parliamentary role explained as King's Speech takes place

Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke, plays key role in royal proceeding

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King's speech: Rishi Sunak says he's putting Britain 'on better path' as PM lays out election battle lines

PM lays out his battle lines with law and order at heart of historic blueprint

Evening Standard

King Charles sets out Sunak’s election dividing lines in first king’s speech

Speech outlines tough approach to criminal justice and green agenda but little legislation on public services

The Guardian - UK

Sunak sets out ‘ambition’ for nation with challenges to Labour in King’s Speech

The Prime Minister insisted he has ‘turned the corner’ for the nation as Charles led his first state opening of Parliament as monarch.

The Independent UK

Watch live: King Charles travels in procession to State Opening of Parliament ahead of speech

Watch live as King Charles travels in procession to the State Opening of Parliament ahead of his speech on Tuesday (7 November).

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman accused of ‘trying to get fired’ with ‘dangerous’ Palestine protest remarks

Home secretary ‘goading’ PM into sacking her, says ex-adviser – as Tory peer attacks ‘arsonist’

The Independent UK

Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat the Home Secretary’s remarks on Monday, as did Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.

The Independent UK

King's speech: what is it and why does it matter?

Today, King Charles will give his first speech from the throne as monarch. He delivered the queen’s speech once as Prince of Wales, deputising in May 2022 for his mother, who could not attend. This is the first speech by a king since 1951, though on that occasion King George…

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Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech

Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to tame inflation and boost economic growth

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP called out for 'vulgar' tweet as Humza Yousaf calls for Gaza ceasefire

A TORY MSP has been called out for a “vulgar” tweet in response to Humza Yousaf’s call for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

King’s Speech 2023: Charles and Black Rod’s roles in the State Opening of Parliament explained

The event marks Charles’s first time delivering the opening speech as monarch

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Tax question hovers as Hipkins goes on

If Labour decides a wealth or capital gains tax is needed ahead of the next election, then Chris Hipkins can’t stay on as leader

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What policies will be in king’s speech and what will be left out?

About 20 bills are expected to be included as Rishi Sunak tries to open key dividing lines with Labour

The National (Scotland)

'Archaic' UK systems called out ahead of 'ostentatious' King's Speech

THE UK's "archaic" procedures have been called out ahead of today's King's Speech.

France 24

King’s Speech to lay out PM Sunak’s plans on energy as UK election looms

Charles III gives the first King's Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government's legislative plans as an election looms.

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy urges UK government to press Israel to end West Bank violence

Letter to James Cleverly criticises ‘offensive rhetoric’ by some Israeli ministers and calls for settlers inciting hatred to be banned from UK

The Independent UK

Sunak faces Tory rebellion amid outrage over failure to ban conversion therapy

Conservative MP condemn ‘shameful’ neglect – as long-pledged ban won’t be included in King’s Speech

The National (Scotland)

Anti-strike laws to be extended to additional workers in England

ANTI-STRIKE laws setting out minimum staffing levels during industrial action have been extended to Border Force employees, including in Scotland,…

The Guardian - UK

What next for the Conservative party?

Letters: The centre-right should not see politics as simply the advancement of corporate interests, writes Stephen Barber. Plus letters from Keith Flett and John Nicholson

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