What could be in the 2023 King’s Speech?
We take a look at the measures that might feature in the government’s law-making plans for this year....
Who is Black Rod? Centuries-old role at heart of Parliament
They perform an important ceremonial role for the King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament....
King’s Speech: Government to toughen sentences for sexual crimes
The address, part of the State Opening of Parliament, details the government’s plans for the coming months....
Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’ in Covid meeting
The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry was told....
Tory MP rape allegations ‘very serious’, Rishi Sunak says
PM urges anyone with evidence to go to the police but defends Conservative Party complaint procedures as “robust”....
Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required
Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King’s Speech....
Conservative Party: Ex-chainman raised MP rape allegations with police – report
Jake Berry reportedly wrote to officers over the failure to deal with allegations against a Tory MP....
Laura Kuenssberg: Why the PM could be drowned out at the King’s Speech
The new monarch’s big moment will also be a chance for Rishi Sunak to try to revive his government....
Home Secretary Suella Braverman wants to restrict use of tents by homeless
The home secretary is proposing new laws, arguing that rough sleeping in tents is a “lifestyle choice”....
Tory MP Bob Stewart surrenders whip after racist abuse conviction
Bob Stewart was found guilty of a racially aggravated offence after telling a man to “go back to Bahrain”....