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King Charles III is scheduled to visit Parliament on 13 May to deliver the King’s Speech, which will outline the government’s forthcoming legislative agenda. This event marks the official state opening of Parliament for the new session. The announcement comes just days after elections are held across England, Scotland, and Wales on 7 May.
Sir Alan Campbell, the Leader of the House of Commons, emphasized the government’s intention to build upon the progress made so far in this parliamentary session, which began in July 2024 following the general election. Since then, more than 50 bills have been passed. He highlighted key legislative goals such as enhancing renters’ rights, reforming planning laws to expedite new home construction, bringing railways back under public ownership, and strengthening employment protections.
The timing of the state opening immediately following the local elections is not unusual, but there is anticipation within the political landscape. Labour is expected to face challenging results, prompting concerns among some Labour MPs about a possible leadership contest for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. However, a government source noted in December that the King’s upcoming speech, which sets out the government’s priorities, could make it more difficult for anyone within the party to argue for a change in direction at this time.
No official date has been set for proroguing Parliament, which will formally end the current session. Any bills not fully passed through both the Commons and the Lords before prorogation will fail to become law unless specific arrangements allow them to carry over into the next session. An example of stalled legislation is the assisted dying bill, which was approved by MPs last June but has faced delays and unlikely passage in the House of Lords. Parliamentary sessions do not have fixed durations but typically last about 12 months, sometimes longer after general elections. The King’s Speech itself is authored by the government but read ceremonially by the Monarch from the throne in the House of Lords
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