The King’s Speech will set out the legislative programme for the next session of Parliament.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said “short-term gimmicks” will not feature in the King’s Speech as he focuses on efforts to “strengthen our society”.
The King’s Speech will set out the legislative programme for the next session of Parliament, but it will also give an indication of Mr Sunak’s priorities ahead of the general election. “As we take the necessary steps to halve inflation and reduce debt, we will legislate to grow the economy, by supporting innovative businesses and protecting consumers.
Reports have suggested that new powers could be given to police and councils in the King’s Speech allowing authorities to clear tents put up by homeless people if they are deemed to be a “nuisance”. “We need to be clear that the police have requested some of these new powers to enable them to take a robust approach to what can be a very serious criminal behaviour in these instances, involving drug use, anti-social behaviour, vandalism and threatening behaviour in communities.The Levelling Up Secretary reportedly wants a measure in the King’s Speech that would provide for elected scrutiny when it comes to approving senior council workers earning more than £100,000 per year.
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