King's Speech Set for May 13th, Parliament to Prorogue

0:00On March 26th, the day for the King's speech has been set for May 13th. House of Commons leaders Sir Alan Campbell confirmed it to members of Parliament today. King Charles will outline the government's legislative plans for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration during the state opening. This timing puts the speech just six days after local elections on May 7th. Parliamentary votes after the address often serve as a key test of confidence in the government. Parliament plans to corrobe the current session the week of April 27th, wrapping up nearly two years under Starmer's leadership. Officials aim for April 29th, but might push it to May 5th. Linguering bills are causing delays, especially the pension schemes bill facing pushback in the House of Lords. The public office accountability bill, pushing a duty of candor for public bodies, looks sets a spill into the next session amid talks over security, services. With these hurdles in play, the government is juggling a clean session close against getting Lords approval on tough measures, setting the stage for A.

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