Queen's Speech

• Boris Johnson unveils ‘radical’ agenda with Brexit target in Queen’s Speech

  He plans to begin on Friday the process in parliament of passing the legislation needed to ratify Britain's EU exit.

  World

  Dec 19, 2019
  
• Boris Johnson calls for routine prorogation of Parliament

  With parliament needing to be prorogued before any new legislative launch, known as a Queen's Speech, the government has requested a much shorter suspension than the five weeks previously requested.

  World

  Oct 2, 2019
  
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• Donald Trump’s U.K. state visit further in doubt after Queen stays mum during speech to parliament

  The Queen outlined the British government’s program for the next two years in a scaled-down speech to open the parliamentary session.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2017
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• Queen outlines U.K. government agenda in scaled-down speech

  The queen will read a speech written by the prime minister and her staff.

  World

  Jun 21, 2017