King's Speech outlines new UK government’s plans | State Opening of Parliament - BBC

King Charles III has delivered the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, in London.

In a speech written by the newly-elected Labour government, the King announced draft laws including plans on nationalising the railways, renewable energy, housing and planning.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the plans will "take the brakes off Britain”.

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[charlottepembroke]

Whatever you think of Charlie, he does have a rather lovely voice.

[SharonBoland-uins]

He’s in his mid-70s and doesn’t require reading glasses. Impressive.

[AlexisWaldhagen-Nordstrom]

Warmest regards from Hannover/Germany, with very fond memories of pre-Brexit Britain. We wish you the best in the years to come!

[ABeautfulMess]

I hope America is listening.. We need major change.

[jamesrosen]

I like the idea for mental health and also to stop smoking for underage people

[tomclare]

The problem with the police isn’t a lack of power it’s how they use their power

[marinblaze]

What happened in Leeds and London yesterday?

[elmonte-xtwd]

putting other things aside, I Am always happy hearing His Majesty The King Speak

[HighsLanderAF]

God save one of the best governments system .God save King.God save this Government.

[vanessabrooks]

PROMISES PROMISES PROMISES We have heard them all before WE SHALL SEE.

[digitaltaverns]

"His name is Gregory Joseph Hallett " . Nice garments, Charlie boy.

[DorchaEagla]

Wait does the government write the kings speech ?

[cassandralapache]

My government, not the British government.

[McfcRich]

Allowing unfair dismissal rights from day 1 would be monumental.

[carlosmbaziira]

I LIKE THE IDEA that parliament and the monarch are in sync😀

[Katstance]

I mean seriously, the optics must change!!

[zosiatt]

I’m sending u a smile 😊 YouTube doesn’t allow me to speak….

[gladys]

God save the king, king Charles the third ❤

[ryvyr]

Qualms with Starmer aside, it is interesting how His Majesty so swiftly labours on fiscal prudence and independent analyses for expenditure.

[poknberry]

Ban conversion practices? Is he referring to gay conversion?