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BBC Politics • May 13, 2026 11:13

The key measures in the King's Speech

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The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

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The key measures in the King's Speech

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Wed 13:03 - Euronews

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Wed 13:10 - BBC Politics

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Wed 13:25 - France 24

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

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BBC Headlines

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23:35

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech

EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

BBC Politics

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13:10

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

12:22

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

10:21

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

21:31

Starmer prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis

King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

20:25

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech

It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.

Euronews

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13:03

Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech

Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech.

France 24

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13:25

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III laid out on Wednesday the British government’s legislative program for the coming year or so, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer fought to remain in power following rising …

07:27

King Charles to lay out UK government agenda as Starmer battles to save PM job

King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance …

Handelsblatt Politik

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12:43

Great Britain: Government crisis overshadows King's speech in parliament

Die Eröffnungsrede König Charles' verschafft dem schwer angeschlagenen Premierminister Keir Starmer einen Moment der Ruhe. Doch im Hintergrund laufen ernste Umsturzpläne gegen ihn.

NYT Europe

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11:51

King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer

King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under pressure.

Tagesschau

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00:44

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