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"Watch live as King Charles delivers the King's Speech at the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday (13 May) as Sir Keir Starmer faces a battle to stay on as prime minister. Several ministers, including Jess Phillips and Alex Davies-Jones, have resigned and implored the PM to act in the country's interest and set out a timetable for your departure. At least 80 Labour MPs have called for a leadership change, but more than 100 backed Sir Keir and urged him not to stand down as this is no time for a leadership contest."
"The King's Speech, which will lay out the government's legislative priorities for the next Parliamentary session, will include policies on immigration, green energy, and reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (Send) schooling. Charles will read the speech in the House of Lords before MPs and peers. It will also include new laws to make it easier to take action against state-backed groups, such as the proscription of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps."
The Independent describes its journalism focus across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing fact-checking over messaging and sending reporters to speak to multiple sides. It states it is trusted across the political spectrum and avoids paywalls so reporting and analysis remain accessible. It also highlights live coverage of King Charles delivering the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament. The speech is framed as occurring while Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure within Labour, including minister resignations and calls for a leadership change. The King’s Speech will outline legislative priorities including immigration, green energy, SEND schooling reforms, and measures to make it easier to act against state-backed groups, including proscription of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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