Watch live Prince Charles attends the state opening of Parliament
The queen’s speech will include “new drastic measures” to “dynamize” the economy, which will ensure that people can pay their bills, a government minister said.
The speech will be read by the Prince of Wales on behalf of the Queen in a historic, unprecedented move, in which the Duke of Cambridge will also attend the state opening of Parliament for the first time.
The 96-year-old monarch reluctantly withdrew from the grand ceremony on the advice of his royal doctors, as he continued to experience “episodic mobility problems”.
Police Minister Keith Malthaus told GB News that there will be “new drastic measures” that will “dynamize” our economy, push it forward, so that in the medium term we can pay our bills both at home and as a nation “.
The Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen’s future husband, will also accompany Charles, but the Queen’s main throne will remain vacant in the House of Lords.
The Queen last missed the state opening of Parliament in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and then with Prince Edward. Her speech was read by the Lord Chancellor.
Elsewhere, Labor sources have been described as “confident” that they can prove that Sir Keir Starmer did not break the blockade rules after promising to resign if fined by police and the party has prepared a dossier with evidence in support his case.
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Platinum Jubilee: Experts will reflect on the 70 amazing years of the Queen of Thrones
To celebrate the Queen’s 70th birthday as British monarch, Laura Hampson spoke with royal experts Jenny Bond and Sean O’Grady, as well as other participants who will be named Her Majesty’s most memorable moments. the great scandals she has faced, and how she redefines what it means to serve your country.
This virtual event will take place at Zoom on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.
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Queen’s speech – what measures will be announced?
The measures that are expected to be announced in today’s speech of the Queen:
- A British human rights bill to replace the Human Rights Act, which enshrines the European Convention on Human Rights in UK law.
- The Schools Bill for England will impose anti-schooling measures, strengthen the powers of education supervisors and reform the funding system, while the Media Bill will allow for the privatization of Channel 4.
- The leveling and regeneration bill is expected to give local leaders the power to renovate main streets, forcing landlords to rent out empty shops.
- The draft law on mental health will review the existing powers to protect the freedom of patients and prevent the detention of those with learning difficulties without their consent.
Mariam Zakir-Hussein10 May 2022 10:27
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Beergate – Durham police will not be pressured by Starmer, says former prosecutor
Former prosecution director Lord Ken MacDonald said speculation that the Durham police would be under pressure in Sir Keira Starmer’s investigation was “widely relevant”.
The specialist said on BBC Radio 4’s Today: “I think this is quite important.
“My attempt to work with the police in very sensitive cases under the full brilliance of the public and the press was that you quickly discover that your focus is taking over and in a sense something like bloody consciousness is creeping in:” This is my case and I will solve it. , thank you very much, without any help from you.
“So this kind of pressure is actually, in my experience, strengthening the independence that I’m sure we want.
“I do not think that the police in Durham will be at all concerned about such an aspect.
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Stormont – Northern Ireland’s political leaders say “action must follow words” before the Queen’s speech
Northern Ireland’s political leaders spoke with Prime Minister Boris Johnson amid a stalemate over the formation of a new Stormont CEO.
The DUP called on the government to address its concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol before taking office, while Sinn Fein called for the nomination of a new team of ministers now.
Following the historic election result over the weekend, Sinn Fein is now the largest party in Stormont and has the right to nominate the first nationalist or Republican prime minister.
However, the DUP must nominate a Deputy Prime Minister to serve in the joint office.
The leader of Sinn Féin in Stormont, Michelle O’Neill, said she had pressured Mr Johnson about the importance of forming a new chief executive.
She tweeted that during her conversation with the prime minister, she told him that “the DUP’s refusal to form an executive branch punishes society, leaving workers and families dry.”
“The public here cannot be a pawn in the British government’s hen game with the EU,” she said.
“It’s time to form an executive director now.”
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said that during his conversation with the Prime Minister, he “reiterated our position that we cannot nominate an executive director until decisive action is taken on the protocol.”
Hours before the Queen’s speech, Sir Jeffrey said he would “listen carefully to what is being said in Parliament today”, but warned that “action must follow words”.
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Watch live outside of Downing Street before the state opening of Parliament
We will be broadcasting live outside Downing Street before the state opening of Parliament later this morning.
Watch live outside of Downing Street before the state opening of Parliament
Mariam Zakir-Hussein May 10, 2022 09:40
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Energy crisis – British Gas Centrica owner’s profits to reach headline targets amid calls for contingency tax
The owner of British Gas Centrica said he expects to report annual profits on top of its targets amid growing calls for an unforeseen tax on energy companies.
The company said it was driven by “strong” volumes in its nuclear and gas production operations.
Meanwhile, its trading business has also increased gas and renewable energy volumes to improve supplies to the UK amid pressure from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
My colleague Henry Sicker-Clark reports:
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Beergate – Tory Minister does not think Labor leader should lose his job if fined
Police Secretary Keith Malthaus said he did not see why anyone should lose their job when asked about Sir Keir Starmer’s promise to resign if he was fined for an alleged Covid breach.
Asked if the Labor leader was right to say he would step down, Mr Malthaus told GB News: “This is his job. You see, my opinion is that this was a very difficult situation with complex rules that often changed quite quickly. Mistakes have been made and they are recognized and fixed penalties are paid.
“I don’t see why anyone, be they so tall or so modest, should lose their job.
Mariam Zakir-Hussein10 May 2022 09:25
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70 facts about the queen to celebrate her platinum anniversary
Although the queen’s health is not good enough for today’s state opening of parliament, it is hoped that she will recover in time for her platinum jubilee celebrations in June.
My colleague Laura Hampson also has:
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Speech by the Queen – Tesco President hopes to announce contingency tax for energy companies
The Tesco chairman said there was a “huge need” for an unforeseen tax on energy companies after seeing supermarket customers “extremely stretched”.
Asked what he would like to see in the Queen’s speech, John Allen told BBC Radio 4’s Today: “First, I think the action will help people cope with the very, very sharp rise in energy prices.
“It is more difficult for people to soften energy than with food, and I think there is a huge argument for an unforeseen tax on profits from these energy producers, returned to those who need help most with energy prices.
“I think that would be the biggest thing that can be done.
He added that he believes that energy companies “expect” it and doubts that “they would actually be very worried about it.”
He said he had recently seen Tesco customers begging cashiers to stop scanning items once their bills reached a certain threshold.
“So I think a lot of people feel, you know, something like a pinch and a lot of people actually feel extremely stretched.”
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The queen’s speech will include “new drastic measures” to help boost the economy, the interior minister said
Police Secretary Keith Malthaus said the Queen’s speech would include “firm new measures” to help both the people and the nation pay their bills.
He told GB News: “As we move to the budget in the autumn, I think you will see in today’s speech some really strong new measures to boost our economy to move it forward so that we can pay our bills in the medium term. both at home and as a nation. “
Mariam Zakir-Hussein 10 May 2022 09:05
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